Funding for Development of a National Farm Animal Transport Standard Announced

March 22, 2012 – An investment of $320,000 to develop a national standard for the transport of farm animals was announced today by the Government of Canada.

The investment has been given to the Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) to develop a certification program that will  lead to training for livestock and poultry transporters throughout Canada. The Government is supporting an industry-led initiative to develop national standards for the safe and humane transport of farm animals to help address public concerns and ensure that the sector remains competitive in both domestic and international markets.
 
The Association is working with a coalition of farm animal groups, the National Farm Animal Care Council, and other provincial councils towards a national multi-species transporter certification program. The program will be consistent with regulations governing the transport of animals and will address public concerns over the humane and safe transport of farm animals.
 
This investment is provided under the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP), a five-year (2009-14) initiative that helps the agricultural sector adapt and remain competitive in a global marketplace.
 
More information on CAAP is available at http://www.agr.gc.ca/caap.