May 18, 2021Equine BiosecurityPutting preventive measures in place to keep animals healthy has been a long-standing and successful practice on Canadian farms....
Dec 23, 2020Barn Fires Involving Livestock Facts for First RespondersBarn fires are one of the more challenging structure fires for first responders. Barns are highly flammable buildings that are often...
Dec 1, 2020Horse Events: Biosecurity guidelines for organizers and competitorsAn outbreak of an infectious disease during or subsequent to an equine event has the potential to significantly impact the horse industry...
Sep 29, 2019Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of EquinesThe Codes of Practice are developed nationally as guidelines for the care and handling of the different species of farm animals. They are...
Dec 16, 2018Horse Breeding Realities - Reproductive ManagementThis is the first in a series of five articles aimed at providing knowledge and resources to horse breeders and buyers as well as...
Dec 14, 2018Horses are livestockCongress Passes Bill Defining Horses as Livestock AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL DEC 14, 2018 ... Congress clarifies that horses are not "pets"...
Sep 17, 2018Animal Welfare and Horse Processing Fact SheetThe Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada answers questions about horse processing and animal welfare. Horses must be treated humanely and...
Sep 17, 2018Recommended Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Assessment Tool for horsesProviding consistent animal welfare standards for horses at processing The Recommended Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Assessment...
Sep 17, 2018Transporting your horseResources and training courses for horse owners and caregivers Federal Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Transporting Horses in...
Mar 6, 2017Horse Welfare at Processing Plants in CanadaIndustry statement HWAC places the highest priority on the well-being of horses and the humane handling of horses across the Canadian...
Mar 6, 2017Minimizing Stress During Horse TransportationBy Jennifer Woods Most people do not realize how stressful transportation can be for even the most seasoned traveling equine. The...
Mar 29, 2016Humane Handling Guidelines for Horses, Standards for the Care of Unfit AnimalsHumane handling of horses is a priority. Responsible animal care decisions must be made particularly with unfit animals. It is in the...
Mar 15, 2016Equine Sanctuary & Rescue Facility Guidelines (UC Davis)The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has developed a set of guidelines to help ensure that horses maintained within equine...
Mar 15, 2016The Alberta Horse Welfare ReportFEB 2008 - A report on horses as food producing animals aimed at addressing horse welfare and improving communication with the livestock...
Mar 15, 2016CVMA Position Statement on EuthanasiaPosition The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) believes that when animals are killed for food, humane necessity, or any...
May 3, 2012Emergency PreparednessWhen disasters strike, having a plan and being prepared could mean the difference between life and death for both horses and humans... 10...
Feb 17, 2012Body Condition Scoring (BCS) HorsesAccurately assessing body condition score is important to ensuring your animals are performing at their peak. What's the Score? Body...
Dec 20, 2011Certified Assessor Standards of ConductFor the Recommended Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Assessment Tool for Horses Certified assessors shall: Exercise honesty,...
Jul 23, 2010Equine Import / Export Requirements for CanadaThis section is intended to provide general information only regarding Canada's import and export of live animals regulations. It is the...
Jun 16, 2010Caregivers' Guide to Rehabilitating Neglected HorsesRevised June 15, 2010 ... The Caregivers' Guide to Rehabiliting Neglected Horses outlines factors you need to consider before you open...