| 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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| Horse Slaughter in Canada |
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James Laws, executive director of the Canadian Meat Council responds to Bill C-322 proposed by Alex Atamanenko to ban the import, export and interprovincial movement of live horses for slaughter for human consumption |
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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