Alberta Farm Animal Care Association
In 1993, Alberta’s major livestock groups formed the Alberta Farm Animal Care Association, a partnership of the concerned with a mandate to:
- Promote responsible, humane animal care within the livestock industry;
- Engage in discussion with the public about today’s animal agriculture;
- Monitor and participate in issues and legislation that affect animal care;
- Encourage research relevant to animal care.
AFAC’s goal is to improve animal handling and promote responsible animal care. The partnership recognizes that animal welfare issues are a growing international concern and the public expect all animals to be humanely treated throughout their lifetime.
*Profile adapted from AFAC.
- This entry was reviewed on: March 3, 2010
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