Animal Health Canada is a pan-Canadian, public-private collaboration dedicated to preserving the health and welfare of farmed animals. Established in 2021, Animal Health Canada (AHC) acts as a formal structure to facilitate industry-government cooperation in implementing the animal health aspects of the Plant and Animal Health Strategy for Canada. AHC operates as a unique not-for-profit organization and receives funding from federal, provincial, and industry/non-government stakeholders.

With a focus on accountability and inclusive decision-making, AHC addresses various critical topics such as animal welfare, emerging diseases, animal health surveillance, antimicrobial use and resistance, and the concept of one welfare. Working closely with its divisions, AHC initiates projects to meet the needs of Canadian stakeholders in animal health and welfare. Their vision is to strengthen the sustainable agriculture and agri-food sector by fostering a partnership that protects the health and welfare of farmed animals.

AHC aims to establish a harmonized and integrated approach to managing the animal health and welfare program in Canada and provides scientific, strategic, and policy advice to both public and private sectors