Welfare Code For Fish Farms

Numerous scientific studies have shown that fish are intelligent, sentient beings capable of suffering. This has led to increased public concern regarding their welfare — especially on fish farms where stocking densities, handling, and inhumane slaughter practices are just a few of the concerns. The development of Canada’s first ever Code of Practice for Farmed Salmonids (salmon, trout and charr), being undertaken by the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), promises at least some level of protection. As a member of NFACC, World Animal Protection represented the animal welfare perspective for the Code which is open for comment until Jan 7.