Animal welfare at auction markets is a critical issue in Canada, where farmed animals are frequently exposed to risks associated with transport, handling, and disease. As livestock is bought and sold at these markets, they endure significant stress and health challenges. To protect animal welfare, a comprehensive legal framework is in place, governed by both federal and provincial regulations. In Alberta, this includes specific laws that set standards for humane treatment, transport, and biosecurity. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) emphasizes that auction markets, as transitional assembly sites for marketing livestock, present unique risks to animal welfare that should be minimized through standardized procedures and national standards. This Read More
