March 2013

The BC SPCA FarmSense e-Newsletter has a new look! What do you think? Let us know.

Help spread awareness about the BC SPCA Farm Animal Welfare department and our many programs. Forward this email to friends and colleagues.

Making sense of humane labels

You want to support humanely raised products but navigating the product labels can be very confusing – free-run, free-range, country fresh, naturally-raised, grass-fed, grain-fed! What does it all mean?

We have a guide in our most recent edition of AnimalSense, the BC SPCA’s supporter magazine.

Learn the key word to look for to quickly spot the best carton of eggs or that free-range chicken that you know as had a farm inspection to prescribed farm animal welfare standards!

Last chance for comment on Canada’s Code of Practice for Beef Cattle

Each year in Canada, millions of cattle are raised in the beef industry. The BC SPCA is representing the Canadian humane movement at the Code table, and is helping bring concerns about current farming practices to light to encourage change.

The public comment period for the Beef Cattle Code closes on March 8, so don’t miss your chance to have your say on important issues like the use of pain relief in dehorning and castration.

Serve SPCA Certified for Easter

Easter feasts are full of good foods and the joy and comfort of family. Why not ensure your Easter roast, ham or bird, or your vegetarian quiche, has come from a farm where the animals have also experienced comfort and healthy living?

SPCA Certified meats, cheeses and eggs can be found in a number of communities in B.C. and Alberta.

Find a recipe for your feast and locate a product retailer near you.

2013 Events Calendar

Check out a list of upcoming 2013 events and links to past events where publications and reference materials can be found.