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 to download .pdf documents.

All species

SPCA Certified Farm Animal Health Plans (2011): Guiding Principles

Caring for Animal Welfare During Transport Accidents 

Dairy Cattle

Lameness in Dairy Cows: How to Score Walking Ability

SPCA Certified Dairy Cattle Herd Health Plan (coming soon)

 

Beef Cattle

Castration in Beef Cattle: How to Prevent Pain and Stress

Two-Step Weaning: a Low-Stress Method

SPCA Certified Beef Cattle Herd Health Plan (coming soon)

Sheep

SPCA Certified Sheep Flock Health Plan (coming soon)

Pigs

SPCA Certified Pig Herd Health Plan (coming soon)

Turkeys

Improving welfare through better lighting programs 

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

SPCA Certified Turkey Flock Health Plan (coming soon) 

Broiler Chickens

Improving welfare through better lighting programs 

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

Lameness in Broiler Chickens: How to Score Walking Ability

Transport: How are the Chickens Affected?

SPCA Certified Broiler Chicken Flock Health Plan (coming soon)

Egg Laying Hens

Diatomaceous earth: Its Use and Precautions for Parasite Control

Transporting Hens for Backyard Flocks

SPCA Certified Laying Hen Flock Health Plan (coming soon)