{"id":28838,"date":"2025-09-22T16:18:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/?page_id=28838"},"modified":"2025-09-22T16:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:18:41","slug":"animal-welfare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/en\/sustainable-cattle\/social\/animal-welfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal welfare"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Animal welfare <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Producers: true champions of animal welfare<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Each and every day, Quebec producers apply their passion and expertise as they care for their animals. And it\u2019s not just talk: they take concrete action. See for yourself what they are already accomplishing and how they are delivering on <a href=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/en\/programme-certification-vbp\/#ambassadeur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their commitment<\/a> to animal welfare.<\/p>\n<p>Because sustainability is everybody\u2019s business\u2014and it starts on farms.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><style id=\"ea_dynamic_css28590\">#sp-ea-28590 .spcollapsing{height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height; transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.eap_inactive>.ea-header a {background-color: #bb0000 !important; color: #fff !important;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single{ margin-bottom: 10px; border: 6px none #dd3333; border-radius: 3px;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.ea-expand{ border-color: #dd3333;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single:hover{ border-color: #dd3333;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {background: #dd3333;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.ea-expand>.ea-header a {background: #dd3333;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header:hover a {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .eap-title-icon { color: #444;font-size: 20px;} #sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .eap-title-custom-icon {max-width: 20px;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header:hover a .eap-title-icon {color: #444;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.ea-expand>.ea-header a .eap-title-icon {color: #444;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px; 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border: none;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {border-bottom: 6px none #dd3333;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {background: transparent; border-radius: 3px;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header:hover a .ea-expand-icon {background: transparent;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.ea-expand>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {background: transparent;}#sp-ea-28590 #eap_faq_search_bar_container {display:none; opacity:0;}#sp-ea-28590 #eap_faq_search_bar_container span::before{content:\"\";}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body p{ padding:0px}#sp-eap-accordion-section-28590.sp-eap-container .sp-eap-infinite-scroll-loader,#sp-eap-accordion-section-28590.sp-eap-container div:is(.sp-eap-load-more,.sp-eap-ajax-number-pagination){text-align:center;}#sp-ea-28590>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body .eap-product-price {color: #444;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body .eap-product-price del{color: rgba(68,68,68,0.71);}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body .eap-product-cart-button .woocommerce a { border: 1px solid #DAD6DA;border-radius: 2px;background-color: transparent;color: #444;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body .eap-product-cart-button .woocommerce a:hover { border-color: #444;background-color: #444;color: #fff;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>>.sp-collapse>.ea-body .eap-product-cart-button .eap-product-quantity .eap_input_text {border: 1px solid #DAD6DA;}#sp-ea-28590.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body .eap-product-cart-button a.add_to_cart_button{position: relative;}<\/style><div id=\"sp-eap-accordion-section-28590\" class=\"sp-eap-container\"><div id=\"sp-ea-28590\" class=\"sp-ea-fifteen sp-easy-accordion \" data-ex-icon=\"ea-font-icon-minus_regular\" data-col-icon=\"ea-font-icon-plus_regular\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-ea-multi-column=\"\" data-ea-coll=\"\" data-keep-accordion=\"\" data-autoclose=\"1\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"0\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\" data-autoplaytime=\"3000\" data-expand=\"\" data-post-id=\"28590\" >\t<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"  data-accordion-id= \"0\">\n\n\t\t<h4 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse285900\" href=\"#\" data-title=\"efaq-certification-and-animal-health\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa ea-font-icon-plus_regular\"><\/i>  Certification and animal health \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse285900\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-28590\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\"> \n<div class=\"ea-content-wrapper animated fadeIn\"> \n\t<p>The VBP+ and CRSB certification programs are designed to promote engagement in sustainability and animal welfare. The VBP+ program in particular is a way for producers to demonstrate their commitment to employing the proper animal husbandry practices in a concrete way.<\/p>\n<p>From monitoring animals during the calving and weaning stages to handling and housing, producers pay close attention to the welfare of their livestock. This reflects the requirements of both the VBP+ and the CRSB programs.<\/p>\n<p>Click the logos to learn all about the VBP+ and CRSB certification programs.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/bovins-durables\/social\/programme-certification-vbp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11094 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VBP-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VBP-logo.png 156w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VBP-logo-146x128.png 146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crsbcertified.ca\/producers\/beef-production-standard\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-21457\" src=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Couleur-CRSB-Certification-Mark_french_rgb_TM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Couleur-CRSB-Certification-Mark_french_rgb_TM.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Couleur-CRSB-Certification-Mark_french_rgb_TM-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Couleur-CRSB-Certification-Mark_french_rgb_TM-136x128.jpg 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<style id=\"ea_dynamic_css28591\">#sp-ea-28591 .spcollapsing{height: 0; 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To ensure all animals produce quality meat, producers raise them in conditions that satisfy more than just their basic needs. They provide their cattle a calm and comfortable environment in which they are free to exhibit their natural behaviour.<\/p>\n<p>Quebec cattle producers follow recognized animal welfare principles and use the appropriate practices to monitor the health of their herds.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, the PBQ works to improve animal welfare in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Informing producers about animal welfare and recommended practices (see above examples)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fiche-webinaire_NOVEMBRE_LIENS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27939\" src=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fiche-soin-durgence.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fiche-soin-durgence.png 404w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fiche-soin-durgence-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fiche-soin-durgence-98x128.png 98w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/en\/the-production\/feeder-calf\/publications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27941\" src=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ecornage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ecornage.png 1053w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ecornage-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ecornage-165x128.png 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J1Uvwe91OBs \" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participating in research to develop effective management practices<\/li>\n<li>Helping to develop codes of practice by providing expertise on beef and veal cattle production<\/li>\n<li>Training producers, which includes properly preparing animals for transport and distinguishing between animals that are fit, compromised, or unfit for transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uv5Hvbc8MXk?si=GCIdASIklrrnrPWy\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bwn7y0-JADg?si=e8mpipj9UDjqAb5u\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more resources, please visit the websites specific to each production sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<style id=\"ea_dynamic_css28592\">#sp-ea-28592 .spcollapsing{height: 0; 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The codes ensure that farm animals are treated according to sound practices that safeguard their health and welfare. The codes are used as pedagogical tools, reference documents for developing regulations, and bases for the industry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/verifiedbeef\/docs\/vbp_manual_-_section_05_-_animal_care_-_french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">animal care assessment programs<\/a>. They are reviewed regularly to ensure practices remain up to date with the latest scientific knowledge, technological advances, and practices in the field.<\/p>\n<p>Four codes apply to the cattle sector:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfacc.ca\/pdfs\/codes\/beef_code_of_practice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28950 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Code-of-practice-Beef-cattle-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Code-of-practice-Beef-cattle-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Code-of-practice-Beef-cattle-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Latest version, published in 2013 (under review)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfacc.ca\/pdfs\/codes\/veal_cattle_code_of_practice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-28952 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/veal_code_front_page-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/veal_code_front_page-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/veal_code_front_page-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Latest version, published in 2017<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfacc.ca\/pdfs\/codes\/dairy\/DairyCattle_23_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-28954 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DairyCattle_23-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DairyCattle_23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DairyCattle_23-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Latest version, published in 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfacc.ca\/pdfs\/codes\/Transportation%20Code%20of%20Practice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-28956 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/transport-code-cvr-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/transport-code-cvr-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bovin.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/transport-code-cvr-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Latest version, published in 2001 (review suspended)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<style id=\"ea_dynamic_css28593\">#sp-ea-28593 .spcollapsing{height: 0; 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The MAPAQ intervenes when animal health and welfare are at risk. Farms in Quebec are subject to inspections.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the MAPAQ\u2019s role and about the Act,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/Productions\/santeanimale\/Pages\/Santeanimale.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Animals covered by the <em>Animal Welfare and Safety Act<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zsnc79g1ezo?si=hBjnZ4jnI_73vrJY\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Following the <em>Animal Welfare and Safety Act<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mf8YmY4qthw?si=Qhu7U6-fzNTxi7lQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>The animal health and welfare inspection process<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ghL5frGRUj4?si=Ll_jl1QwAejLSGhy\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<style id=\"ea_dynamic_css28596\">#sp-ea-28596 .spcollapsing{height: 0; 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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations were updated and published in 2020. By employing the proper techniques and equipment to handle animals, producers can protect their own safety and respect animal welfare. A number of resources are available. 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