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Farm animals in Canada are cared for PDF Print E-mail

ATTENTION CANADIAN FARM ANIMAL OWNERS AND CAREGIVERS - WE MUST RESPOND

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Horse owners beware of the mosquito-borne disease PDF Print E-mail

Eastern equine encephalitis

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Equine Information Document (EID) PDF Print E-mail

Effective July 31, 2010, it will be mandatory for all Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) inspected facilities in Canada engaged in the slaughter of equine for edible purposes to have complete records for all animals (domestic and imported) presented for slaughter. 

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Ionophore Toxicosis in Horses PDF Print E-mail

Ionophore Toxicosis in Horses - A Cautionary Tale

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Humane treatment of all animals is top priority at rodeos PDF Print E-mail

HWAC media release on rodeos and animal welfare

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Statement of Purpose

The communication of correct information related to the Canadian horse industry to horse owners and the general public.

Objectives

The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada will:

  1. support the existing education programs of each of its partners
  2. promote humane handling of horses throughout all of their life stages.
  3. inform its constituents and partners of matters and issues related to the welfare of the horse population.
  4. enhance public awareness of matters and issues relating to the welfare of the horse and the horse industry.
  5. strive to network with other organizations who might 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 correct information related to the Canadian horse industry to horse owners and the general public.

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Bill desBarres
Chair, HWAC