Alberta Farm Animal Care Association

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Are turkeys raised in cages?

How do cows survive the winter?

 

What are farrowing crates?

 

Is sheep shearing humane?

 

Whats beak trimming?

 

What’s the difference between free range, free run, battery cages, and enriched housing?

 

Why do farmers wean calves?

 

Why do farmers tail dock sheep?

 

Why do egg farmers use cages?

Why do farmers use antibiotics?

 

How is animal welfare assessed on farm?

 

Why do farmers use artificial insemination instead of natural breeding?

 

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