FACS

Media Release Archives

2009

December 3, 2009 -- FACS Maintains Focus On Animal Welfare
True to its mission to advance the welfare of farm animals and poultry, the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan (FACS) is preparing for one of its most informative and enlightening conferences to date.
June 15, 2009 -- We Care Campaign
The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan's (FACS) annual 'We Care' Campaign got under way on May 24, 2009.
April 24, 2009 -- A Chance to Learn from the Best
The upcoming Stockmanship Series will expose participants to some of the best and brightest teachers.
April 29, 2009 -- On Our Farms We Care
The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan (FACS) Billboard Campaign is extending its reach.
May 15, 2009 -- FACS 4-Day Stockmanship Series Applauded
There was something for just about anyone with a keen or even indirect interest in the responsible management and production of livestock.
May 25, 2009 -- Tales From the FACS Farm
A new teaching tool is available from the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan (FACS) designed to educate children about farming and ranching in Saskatchewan.
January 28, 2009 -- Awards of Distinction for Equine Welfare Announced for Saskatchewan
March 11, 2009 -- Awards of Distinction for Equine Welfare Recipients Presented - Western College of Veterinary Medicine Honored.

2008

December 15, 2008 -- Speak for Yourselves -- FACS’s 17th Annual General
Meeting and Conference
October 28, 2008 -- Preparing For Chance -- 2008 ‘Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms Conference’
September 5, 2008 -- Low Stress Handling DVD from FACS and Intervet Schering-Plough
July 9, 2008 -- On Our Farms We Care, The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan (FACS) 2008 Billboard Campaign is attracting attention.
May 7, 2008 -- Certified Livestock Transporter Course Set For May 30
May 28, 2008 -- Saskatchewan Farmers Featured In FACS Billboard Campaign
April 15, 2008 -- Equine Herpes Virus Information Seminar to be Held in Regina
April 22, 2008 - An Opportunity for Trucking Companies to Losses, Injuries and Accidents
April 4, 2008 - Horse Owners Urged to Attend Free Information Seminar on Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) in Saskatoon
February 27, 2008 - Bud Williams Methods Taught by Richard McConnel

2007

October 26, 2007 -FACS and the Saskatchewan Horse Federation (SHF) are pleased to announce the third annual “Awards of Distinction for Equine Welfare.”
October 22, 2007 - Hog Transportation Handling Award Jointly awarded by the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board Deadline for Nominations: November 16, 2007
February 27, 2007 - Awards of Distinction for Equine Welfare Announced for Saskatchewan - Recipients
February 23, 2007 - Bud Williams Methods Taught by Richard McConnell
January 31, 2007 - Awards of Distinction for Equine Welfare Announced for Saskatchewan

2006

November 22, 2006 - "Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms"
The FACS 15th Annual General Meeting and Conference
October 25, 2006 - Award of Distinction for Hog Transportation Handling announced for Saskatchewan
August 8, 2006 - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan to Host Saskatchewan's Only Online Anthrax Information Centre
July 31, 2006 - Anthrax Information Sessions Update
July 28, 2006 - Free Anthrax Information Session to be Held in Regina
July 25, 2006 - Free Anthrax Information Sessions Offered at the University of Calgary
July 24, 2006 - Three Free Anthrax Information Sessions Offered Throughout Saskatchewan
July 20, 2006 - Anthrax . . . From A to Z
March 31, 2006 - Low Stress Handling Workshops a Success
March 14, 2006 - Bud Williams Methods Taught by Richard McConnell; Early Bird Deadline extended to March 20th
March 9, 2006 - Awards of Distinction for Equine Welfare Announced for Saskatchewan
February 8, 2006 - Bud Williams Methods Taught by Richard McConnell

2005

November 2, 2005 - Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms: The FACS 14th Annual General Meeting and Conference
August 31, 2005 - Back Yard Horse Seminar
August 2, 2005- Awards of Distinction for Equine Welfare Announced for Saskatchewan
June 5, 2005- Faith: FACS Farm Animal Care Specialist
April 4, 2005 - "Stock Person's School," A Unique One-Day Course for the Beef Industry
February 21, 2005 - "Kids and Horses, the Saskatchewan Young Horse Development Project"
February 8, 2005 - "Kids and Horses, the Saskatchewan Young Horse Development Project"
January 5, 2005 - Increased Collaboration for Farm Animal Care

2004

December 8, 2004 - "New Board of Directors for The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc."
November 29, 2004 - "Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms, the FACS 13th Annual General Meeting and Conference"
October 13, 2004 - "Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms"
September 29, 2004 - "BSE Information Session a Success"
September 22, 2004 - "The Targeted Surveillance Program"
September 14, 2004 - "The Targeted Surveillance Program"
May 5, 2004 - "Stock Person's School," A Unique One-Day Course for the Beef Industry
March 8, 2004 - The Scientific Perspective on Avian Influenza
February 4, 2004 - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Announces Animal Care Award Recipients

2003

December 5, 2003 - "Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms," The Early Bird Deadline has been Extended
December 2, 2003 - "Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms," FACS Announces New Date for it’s 12th Annual General Meeting and Conference
May 26, 2003 - The Scientific Perspective on BSE
May 5, 2003 - "Stock Person's School," a Unique One-Day Course for the Beef Industry
January 15, 2003 - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Announces Animal Care Award Recipients
January 14, 2003 - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Introduces a new Board of Directors
January 7, 2003 - "Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms," The FACS 11th Annual General Meeting and Conference

2002

December 12, 2002 - Kids and Horses, the Saskatchewan Young Horse Development Program
December 11, 2002 - "Fence Lines to Corporate Board Rooms," The FACS 11th Annual General Meeting and Conference
October 10, 2002 - Animal Care Award
August 15, 2002 - Animal Care Speakers Bureau
August 15, 2002 - Animal Care Award
May 17, 2002- FACS Hires New Student Representative
May 13, 2002- "Camp Animal Tracks" Returns for Another Action Packed Week
April 23, 2002 - "Stock Person's School," A Unique One-Day Course for the Beef Industry
February 5, 2002 -Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Announces Scholarship Award Recipients
January 24, 2002 - Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Introduces New Board of Directors

2001

December 18, 2001 - Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Examines "Trends in Animal Welfare . . . What the Future Holds"
August 14, 2001 - FACS Forms New Partnership with Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food
June 18, 2001 - "Camp Animal Tracks," a One-Week Farm Animal Day Camp for Children
May 28, 2001 - "Camp Animal Tracks," a One-Week Farm Animal Day Camp for Children
April 30, 2001 - "Stock Person's School," a Unique One-Day Course for the Beef Industry
April 30, 2001 - "Camp Animal Tracks," FACS Introduces One-Week Farm Animal Day Camp for Children
April 23, 2001 - :Low Stress Livestock Handling," a Unique One-Day Course for the Pork Industry
January 16, 2001 - Equine Ranching Operation Wins "Producer of the Year" Award
January 4, 2001 - Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Takes Action with "Animal Agriculture 2001"

2000

1999

September 28, 1999 - Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Introduces Television Vignettes
January 26, 1999 - Foundation for Animal Care Saskatchewan Inc. Takes on New Name