Animal Welfare

The situation involving the COVID-19 virus is rapidly evolving and requires everyone's effort in being vigilant and proactive. 

• Equestrian Canada - Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Ontario Equestrian - COVID-19 and Equestrian Facility Operations

• Horse Council BC - COVID-19 Statement and Updates

• Alberta Equestrian Federation - COVID-19 Updates for the Equestrian Community

• Horse Council British Columbia - COVID-19 Statement and Updates

• Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation - COVID-19 Updates

• Ontario Equestrian - COVID-19 and Equestrian Facility Operations

• Saskatchewan Horse Federation - COVID-19 and Equestrian Facility Operations

• Cheval Québec - COVID-19

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Visit the University of Guelph COVID-19 Updates and Resources page for more information

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CLICK HERE FOR THE HWAC EQUINE HEALTH AND VACCINATION RECORD

FICHE DE VACCINATION ET DE SOINS DE SANTÉ - ÉQUIDÉS

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Vaccination Articles

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• Vaccinations and Travel with your horse to the United States

• Equine “Core” Vaccines - An Equine Vet Truck Dashboard Perspective

• Buying or Adopting a Horse- What about Vaccinations and Biosecurity?

• Annual Vaccines- What does my horse need this year?

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Concerned about the welfare of horses? 

Please notify authorities if you suspect any animal is: 

• Lacking adequate and/or acceptable quality food and water

• Exposed to extreme cold or heat and/or without shelter

• Not provided with suitable care and/or medical attention if wounded aged or ill

• Confined in an area where obstacles or equipment may present a danger of injury

• Kept in unsanitary conditions

• Confined without adequate ventilation

• Confinement for periods which may not allow sufficient exercise

• Demonstrating extreme or unusual anxiety or distress

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Alberta

• Alberta Farm Animal Care Livestock Care ALERT Line 1-800-506-2273

• Alberta SPCA 

British Columbia

• Horse Council BC 1-800-345-8055 extension 1006

Manitoba

• Manitoba Agriculture Animal Care Line In Winnipeg: 204-945-8000 Toll free: 1-888-945-8001

Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Department of the Environment Compliance 1-877-936-8476

Ontario

• OMAFRA Animal Welfare - Animal abuse or neglect line 1-833-926-4625

Saskatchewan

• Animal Protection Services Saskatchewan - Hours 8-5 pm. Tel. 306-382-0002 or Toll Free 1-844-382-0002 After hours emergencies contact your local RCMP

Québec

• MAPAQ Plaintes : Sécurité et bien-être des animaux 1-844-264-6289

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