Livestock Care Conference to once again feature student program
Students will once again be front and centre at Alberta Farm Animal Care's annual Livestock Care…
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Monitoring for heat stress in livestock
As the mercury in the thermometer soars into the mid-to-high 30s (Celsius) this week it's important…
Livestock Care Conference goes digital for successful event
Raising the Bar, was the theme of this year's Livestock Care Conference, which was dubbed LCC…
AFAC: The Livestock Care Conference goes virtual for 2020
Due to the current environment of concern and caution, the team at Alberta Farm Animal Care…
AFAC: The impact of infrared beak treatment on the production, behaviour, and welfare of layer pullets and hens
Beak treatment of laying hens is an important management practice as it is one of the…
AFAC: Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) Project – How Does It Apply To Your Industry?
The goal of the Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) Project is to provide producers and their…
AFAC champions teamwork and progress at 2019 Livestock Care Conference
The theme of the 2019 Livestock Care Conference (LCC) reflected the goal of the conference -…
Planning for the worst: Large Animal Emergency Rescue
Dr. Rebecca Husted talks Technical Large Animal Rescue at Alberta Farm Animal Care’s Livestock Care Conference…
Livestock Care Conference: Partners in Progress: Tools for Success
Alberta Farm Animal Care’s Livestock Care Conference is set to take place at the Pomeroy Inn…
Strong industry feedback powers Livestock Welfare Engagement Project
Feedback from across Alberta’s livestock industry is helping to build a clear and comprehensive understanding of…
AFAC: Expanding the cages & exploring the aisles
The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pullets and Laying Hens requires that:
AFAC: A first-hand look into a farm-to-plate operation
This summer we met Dylan Biggs, the owner and operator of TK Ranch, at a low-stress…
AFAC: Livestock Welfare Engagement Project
Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is involved in a new initiative called the Livestock Welfare Engagement…
AFAC: A first-hand look into a farm-to-plate operation
This summer we met Dylan Biggs, the owner and operator of TK Ranch, at a low-stress…
AFAC: Expanding the cages & exploring the aisles
The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pullets and Laying Hens requires that:
AFAC: Big student presence at Livestock Care Conference 2018
The next generation has a strong role to play in defining the path forward. That is…
AFAC Award of Distinction winners announced at Livestock Care Conference
Taking charge. Reaching out. Innovating. Communicating. All of this is a part of driving Alberta’s agriculture…
AFAC to celebrate 25 years at upcoming Livestock Care Conference
Alberta Farm Animal Care will celebrate 25 years at their upcoming Livestock Care Conference. The annual…
AFAC: What Happens in the Coop Stays in the Coop – Keeping your chickens entertained during winter
When colder temperatures hit and chickens are ‘cooped’ up, they are prone to becoming bored.
AFAC: Can There ‘Bee’ Welfare Concerns with Beekeeping?
As an employee of Alberta Farm Animal Care, animal welfare is something that is always very…