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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have developed a Horse Supply at a Glance - Canada sheet. This document contains information on horse inventory, imports from the U.S., exports and horse slaughter numbers. The document will be updated quarterly. HORSE SUPPLY AT A GLANCE - CANADA • Quarterly - YTD as of February 2013 COUP D'OEIL SUR LA CHEVAL - CANADA • Trimestriel - Cumulatif jusqu'à février 2013 |
| Equine Influenza |
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Equine influenza is a respiratory disease of horses and other equidae that causes coughing, nasal discharge, depression, inappetance and fever of more than 38.5°C |
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| Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) Health Alert |
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Reported cases of Equine Herpesvirus in North America - Ontario (May 2013) |
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| Equine Identification and Traceability |
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Canada and the US sign agreement on animal disease zoning as the US moves ahead with legislation that all livestock, including horses, must have valid identifiation to move between states |
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| Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Health Alert |
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EIA is an infectious and potentially fatal viral disease affecting the immune system of members of the Equidae family |
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Our Partners
Statement of Purpose
The communication of accurate information related to the Canadian horse industry to horse owners and the general public.
Objectives
The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada will:
- support the existing education programs of each of its partners
- promote humane handling of horses throughout all of their life stages.
- inform its constituents and partners of matters and issues related to the welfare of the horse population.
- enhance public awareness of matters and issues relating to the welfare of the horse and the horse industry.
- strive to network with other organizations who assist the Alliance in the achievement of its purpose and objectives.
Questions and comments may be directed to the Chair Bill desBarres 403.526.1070
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Who are we?
The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada is an alliance of provincial equine organizations and farm animal care groups whose purpose is the dissemination of accurate information related to the Canadian horse industry to horse owners and the general public.
Questons? Comments?
Chair, HWAC
- p: 403-526-1070
- c: 403-529-7237
- e. info@horsewelfare.ca