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Recent Examples of Canadian Animal Welfare Standards
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As of November 2003, all Canadian egg-laying hen suppliers have complied with McDonald's global policy of
increasing the size of each bird's cage to a minimum of 72 square inches per bird, exceeding the guidelines laid
out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) poultry 'Recommended Code of Practice.'
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McDonald's Canada prohibits the use of downer cattle in our raw materials specifications.
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McDonald's Canada does not support the improperly controlled practice of 'beak trimming' as it
violates our guiding principles for animal welfare.
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McDonald's Canada does not support the practice of withdrawing food or water to induce molting in egg-laying hens.
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McDonald's Canada works with chicken handlers to reduce the incidence of broken bones in the birds.
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On June 19, 2003, McDonald's implemented its Global Policy on Antibiotic Use, calling for its suppliers to
phase-out the use of growth promotion antibiotics in its meat supply. As part of our global supply network, McDonald's
Canada suppliers have been asked to comply with this policy.
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