National Farm Animal Care Council

NFACC is comprised of animal agriculture and food industry groups, animal welfare advocates, government representatives, scientists, and veterinarians. This division addresses national animal care issues with a primary focus on animals raised for the production of food for humans.

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Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System

CAHSS advises on national animal health surveillance priorities and disease patterns. It is focused on the generation, exchange and application of data-driven information in order to track animal health, and rapidly detect and respond to changing patterns of disease. 

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Emergency Management

The Emergency Management division is working to enhance the emergency management capabilities of Canada’s livestock industry, for both a continually evolving disease landscape and adverse events, through increased industry awareness, capacity, and confidence.

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Join us in Ottawa, Ontario, on September 23 and 24, 2025, as we celebrate 15 years of Forums bringing together leaders, experts, and innovators from across Canada’s animal health and welfare system.

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The 2023 Canadian Invasive Wild Pig Report shows locations of wild pigs and where field activities are focused.

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National surveillance program for early detection of African swine fever (ASF) in swine in Canada.

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