Advocacy

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There are currently many important animal health and welfare risks that are top of mind for the sheep industry (i.e., Scrapie, vector-borne diseases, Maedi Visna). It is important for the industry to be proactive and ensure it has established effective emergency management systems, a robust approach to animal disease surveillance, prudent antimicrobial use to minimize antimicrobial resistance while maintaining animal welfare to protect the health and well being of Canada's flock, maintain public trust, and ensure the viability of the industry.  The sustainability of Canada's livestock industry is enhanced when these issues are addressed through effective programs and legislation. It will be important for the industry to provide input into program and legislative development to ensure they achieve their intended outcome in addition to be practical at the farm level. 

NSN activities:

NSN members are actively engaged in the working group members of Canadian Animal Health Coalition.  

NSN leadership is also working with other livestock industry leaders who are committed to building a new, industry-government partnership for animal health risk management in Canada. Read an overview of Animal Health Canada below.

 The Roundtable brings together key industry and government members to discuss market challenges and opportunities facing the industry as well as develop and implement action plans designed to improve the industry's competitive position.

NSN members currently participate in the Roundtable's activities. You can learn more about the Roundtable here.