Vesicular Stomatitis in the United States
Please note that due to the current outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in certain states* in the United States, the importation of...
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- May 8
Wildfire Preparation
Fires can have a devastating impact on a farm. Whether it’s a small area fire or uncontrolled wildfire, flames can spread across vast...
- May 5
Tick Control in Horses
Ticks are becoming an increasingly significant parasite of horses Written by: Thomas Lenz, DVM., M.S., DACT Ticks are becoming an...
- May 4
Accredited Veterinarian Manual Updates
Veterinary professionals note the following updates to the Accredited Veterinarian Manual announced by CFIA April 26, 2023 Update to the...
- Mar 19
Complex Rules Protect Canada’s Horses
Horse welfare is complex, partly due to the myriad uses, values, and husbandry arrangements for horses By Tania Millen Horse Journals...
- Jan 3
Pain Management Options for Horses With Laminitis
Dr. Lori Bidwell lists pain relief medications and therapies that can help horses with acute or chronic laminitis The Horse | Posted by...
- Dec 30, 2022
3 Common Equine Skin Cancers
Nothing to horse around with Be on the lookout for the three most common skin cancers afflicting horses and contact your veterinarian...
- Nov 8, 2022
Horses on Airplanes: 9 Ways to Upgrade Their Safety and Comfort
If you’re involved with horses on airplanes, you know that it requires careful planning and exceptional care. Whatever the reason for...
- Nov 6, 2022
Caring for the Senior Horse
Good management is essential to the health and comfort of the senior horse Horse Journals www.horsejournals.com The Senior Horse By...
- Nov 4, 2022
Researchers lay out formula for fear-free horse handling and veterinary care
Improving the horse’s experience during husbandry or veterinary procedures can be achieved through human education, thoughtful planning,...
- Aug 4, 2022
CAHSS Equine Network / Réseau équin du SCSSA
Infographics available through the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System Follow this link to the CAHSS equine network page where you...
- May 11, 2022
Règlement sur le transport sans cruauté pour le secteur équin
Questions et réponses courantes sur le règlement sur le transport sans cruauté pour le secteur équin L’objectif de ce document de...
- May 11, 2022
Humane Transport Regulations for the Equine Sector
Common Questions and Answers on the Humane Transport Regulations for the Equine Sector The intent of this Q & A document is to provide...
- Jan 15, 2022
Equine Codes of Practice - Share the Knowledge
Please accept best wishes for a healthy and pleasant 2022 (and beyond) from myself, Directors and Consultants at the Horse Welfare...
- Nov 29, 2021
APHIS Proposes Amendments to Import Regulations for Horses
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comments on...
- Nov 26, 2021
Transport Is an Equine Welfare Issue
An Italian researcher outlines the stresses high-performance horses face during transport and what horse owners and managers can do to...
- Nov 23, 2021
Transition vers les certificats numériques de test pour l’anémie infectieuse des équidés au Canada
À : Intervenants du secteur équin De : Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) Objet : Transition vers les certificats...
- Nov 23, 2021
Transition to digital equine infectious anemia (EIA) test certificates in Canada
To: Equine stakeholders From: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Subject: Transition to digital equine infectious anemia (EIA) test...
- Oct 28, 2021
Equine rotations at Tsuut'ina and Siksika Nations give vet med students a leg up on horse care skill
New UCalgary initiative builds strong relationships with Indigenous communities Ollie, a handsome buckskin gelding, stands patiently...
- Sep 2, 2021
Temple Grandin: Horses Need To See Objects From All Sides
Understanding that horses view different sides of objects as entirely new means we can desensitize them to everyday objects from all...
- Aug 10, 2021
Racing Against Resistance with Dr. Maud De Lagarde
Canadian Animal Health Surveillance Animal Health Insights Podcast RACING AGAINST RESISTANCE WITH DR. MAUD DE LAGARDE is focused on...
- May 14, 2021
Biosecurity on your Equine Property
Biosecurity is not one-size-fits-all. Biosecurity plans should be customized for each property to take into account all aspects that can...
- May 11, 2021
Good deeds: Feeding Wild Horses
What makes a deed good? Is it good intentions or is it good results? Or are both elements required for a deed to qualify as good? When it...
- Apr 10, 2021
Spring Risk Mitigation on the Farm
Identify measures you can take to mitigate risk and ways to ensure you are prepared for a quick and effective response should a disaster...
- Mar 25, 2021
Online Learning Program for Equine Code of Practice Updated
New transport regulations drive changes to online awareness and education training series The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada (HWAC)...
- Mar 1, 2021
Welfare of bucking horses
University of Calgary researchers publish first study on welfare of bucking horses at Calgary Stampede Vet med researchers went behind...
- Feb 6, 2021
Horse Care in the Winter
Horse owners need to prepare for colder temperatures The onset of winter means horse owners need to be prepared to assure their animals...
- Dec 23, 2020
Barn Fires Involving Livestock Facts for First Responders
Barn fires are one of the more challenging structure fires for first responders. Barns are highly flammable buildings that are often...
- Nov 10, 2020
Loose, wild and feral horses of Alberta
Observations of the loose, wild and feral horses on the eastern slopes of Alberta We continue to receive valuable information on the...
- Nov 10, 2020
Humane transport and animal welfare
Notice regarding the recent announcement of the Health of Animals Regulations Part XII: Transportation of Animals-Regulatory Amendment....
- Nov 7, 2020
Managing weight in ponies critical for optimum health
Careful attention to feed and avoiding unnecessary grain supplementation is an important starting point when managing ponies’ diets It is...
- Nov 3, 2020
Checklists for animal care
Free equine care assessment checklists to assist you in making important decisions on behalf of your equine now available The Horse...
- Oct 26, 2020
Animal Health webinars
The Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) project is running a series of free, one hour webinars The Serious Animal Disease...
- Oct 21, 2020
Horse illness raises questions of exact bacterial cause
Potomac fever in horses can cause severe diarrhea, high temperatures, abortion of fetuses, lethargy and anorexia Scientists are...
- Oct 15, 2020
New online training program for horse caregivers
The videos cover sections of the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada has launched...
- Oct 15, 2020
Seasonal Parasite Control
Stomach Bots and Tapeworms By Margaret Evans As the season moves toward early fall, your parasite management program should give some...
- Oct 7, 2020
Increased awareness of equine Code sought
Surveys show low use and awareness among horse owners about Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines Some horses are used to...
- Oct 7, 2020
Reduce the Risk of Fire
Fire is an ever-present concern for barn owners. Farm fires pose a unique threat because farms tend to be isolated and without access to...
- Oct 2, 2020
When Accidents Happen
Equine Emergency First Aid “It had been raining, and the homemade bridge across the road from my property, which we cross regularly, felt...
- Sep 10, 2020
Equine Code of Practice
New Learning Opportunity for Equine Caregivers and Professionals Online training is the latest initiative out of the gate to raise...
- May 2, 2020
Equine Care Assessments
Évaluations des soins aux équidés | Equine Care Assessments Equine Care Assessments The HWAC Equine Care Assessments have been designed...
- Mar 24, 2020
Buying or Adopting a Horse - What about Vaccinations and Biosecurity?
You have found your new horse - what do you need to think about concerning vaccination history and biosecurity before you take him home?...
- Mar 24, 2020
Vaccinations and Travel with your Horse to the United States
Travelling with your horse to the US this year? What do you need to know and do in terms of vaccination? Step one is plan ahead - you...
- Mar 24, 2020
Equine “Core” Vaccines - An Equine Vet Truck Dashboard Perspective
Equine “Core” vaccines- Tetanus, Eastern (EEE) and Western Encephalomyelitis (WEE), West Nile and Rabies. You can educate yourself on the...
- Mar 24, 2020
Annual Vaccines- What does my horse need this year?
It’s time to start thinking about your spring vaccinations. How do you decide what your horse needs? There are lots of good noncommercial...
- Dec 13, 2019
Osteochondrosis big cause of lameness in young animals
Osteochondrosis is a disease that affects the joints of young horses, pigs and dogs. In a normal, healthy joint, a thick layer of...
- Aug 7, 2019
Horses are livestock
A Statement by the Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada SEPT 2018 - Throughout the Canadian equine sector of the livestock industry and...
- Aug 1, 2019
Animal Protection Legislation and Regulation
All of the provinces and territories, in Canada, have animal protection legislation and regulation. They vary widely within Canada in...
- Jul 3, 2019
HWAC responds to concerns about horse welfare
Occasionally we receives letters of concern about the welfare of horses and the work being done by HWAC within the animal agriculture and...
- Jul 3, 2019
The role of nonprofit equine rescue and sanctuary organizations
Closure of US equine slaughter facilities in 2007 along with the concomitant economic recession have contributed to a sharp increase in...
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