Resources for Farmers

The BC SPCA works with farmers, veterinarians and scientists to develop resources that provide producers and other agriculture industry professionals with practical information and tools to help them evaluate and improve the welfare of the animals they raise.

Please click on the information below in order to download a pdf document.

All Species

Farm Animal Health Plans: An Important Management Tool

Dairy Cattle

Lameness in Dairy Cows: How to Score Walking Ability

Beef Cattle

Castration in Beef Cattle: How to Prevent Pain and Stress

Broiler Chickens and Turkeys

Lameness in Broiler Chickens: How to Score Walking Ability

Improving welfare through better lighting programs

Signs of Illness in Poultry: Is that Bird Sick or Lame?

Veterinary Health Plan for Broiler Chickens

Veterinary Health Plan for Turkeys

Egg Laying Hens

Diatomaceous earth: Its Use and Precautions for Parasite Control

Transporting Hens for Backyard Flocks

Veterinary Health Plan for Egg-Laying Hens