Animal Care

Oct 11, 2022

The success of the Canadian cattle industry relies on healthy, well-cared for cattle. Canada’s farmers and ranchers work hard to care for their animals every day. Where there are issues, farmers and ranchers work with the CCA Animal Health and Care Committee towards improvements through research, communication, and education.

The beef cattle industry took a leading role in the development of the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle in 1991, its renewal in 2013 and reaffirmation in 2018 after a 5-year review. The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle provides recommendations for meeting the basic needs of beef cattle. The Code was developed to augment existing laws and regulations, reflecting industry’s commitment to the humane treatment and care of beef cattle.

The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle provides recommendations for meeting the needs of beef cattle. The Code was developed to augment existing laws and regulations, reflecting industry’s commitment to the humane treatment and care of beef cattle.

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Video: A Day in the Life of a Barn Manager

We go behind the scenes with Travis, a dedicated barn manager in Manitoba’s hog sector. He plays a key role in making sure pigs are well cared for, that operations run smoothly, and that his team stays safe and supported.

Discover how the role of a barn manager fits into the wider story of the pork industry’s impact in our province:
Over 22,000 Manitobans depend on the hog sector for for a high-quality, well-paying job.
The sector contributes more than $2.3 billion annually to Manitoba’s GDP.
It accounts for roughly 55% of all agriculture & food-manufacturing jobs in the province.

Want to explore a career in this fast-moving, meaningful industry? Visit www.manitobapork.com/careers to learn about opportunities, training pathways, and how you can be part of it too.