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ALERT Line
- Response Plan
Alberta SPCA
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Background
 AFAC’s mandate is to promote responsible animal care. - Since 1995 AFAC has provided an ‘Action Line & Response Team’ service called Animal Care ALERT.
- Over 100 experienced livestock producers and handlers assist with the ALERT line.
- AFAC works closely with the Alberta SPCA, whose Peace Officers provide livestock protection services throughout the province, and with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.
Current Situation
Alberta Farm Animal Care has an emergency Livestock Care Response Plan. It is a be prepared approach. It is set up to assist producers who may be experiencing mounting strain due to the combined impact of previous droughts, the fallout of BSE and extremely limited markets for some livestock species. Dealing with large and / or remote herds, involving animals in distress, requires unique response tactics.
"As livestock producers, we have the moral and legal responsibility to care and provide for our livestock in a humane manner," said Aart Okkema, Past Chairman of AFAC. "We encourage producers to call our Animal Care ALERT Line, 1-800-506-2273, should they be concerned about the care of their animals."
The Livestock Care Response Plan
- Includes the confidential ALERT line, available 24 hours a day/7 days a week, to help producers make sound and humane decisions.
- Will ensure that producers in need of crisis support for livestock care receive knowledgeable counsel and that a network is available to connect resources with need;
- Includes an on-site response teams to ensure livestock are properly cared for;
- Will work with Alberta SPCA to ensure sufficient feed and bedding is available for use in emergency seizure and surrender situations so livestock in distress are cared for;
- Will ensure funds are used to assist the animals. No funds will flow directly to a producer.
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We encourage anyone to call or self-report if they have concerns about livestock well-being.
AFAC’s Logistics Team
Susan Church, AFAC Manager (403-932-8050)
Pam Miller, ALERT Line Dispatch Coordinator (1-800-506-2273)
Dr. Ray Fenton, Livestock Care Advisor
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