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    • May 18, 2021

    Equine Biosecurity

    Putting preventive measures in place to keep animals healthy has been a long-standing and successful practice on Canadian farms....
    • 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...
    • Dec 1, 2020

    Horse Events: Biosecurity guidelines for organizers and competitors

    An outbreak of an infectious disease during or subsequent to an equine event has the potential to significantly impact the horse industry...
    • Sep 29, 2019

    Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines

    The Codes of Practice are developed nationally as guidelines for the care and handling of the different species of farm animals. They are...
    • Dec 16, 2018

    Horse Breeding Realities - Reproductive Management

    This 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, 2018

    Horses are livestock

    Congress Passes Bill Defining Horses as Livestock AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL DEC 14, 2018 ... Congress clarifies that horses are not "pets"...
    • Sep 17, 2018

    Animal Welfare and Horse Processing Fact Sheet

    The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada answers questions about horse processing and animal welfare. Horses must be treated humanely and...
    • Sep 17, 2018

    Recommended Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Assessment Tool for horses

    Providing consistent animal welfare standards for horses at processing The Recommended Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Assessment...
    • Sep 17, 2018

    Transporting your horse

    Resources and training courses for horse owners and caregivers Federal Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Transporting Horses in...
    • Mar 6, 2017

    Horse Welfare at Processing Plants in Canada

    Industry statement HWAC places the highest priority on the well-being of horses and the humane handling of horses across the Canadian...
    • Mar 6, 2017

    Minimizing Stress During Horse Transportation

    By Jennifer Woods Most people do not realize how stressful transportation can be for even the most seasoned traveling equine. The...
    • Mar 29, 2016

    Humane Handling Guidelines for Horses, Standards for the Care of Unfit Animals

    Humane handling of horses is a priority. Responsible animal care decisions must be made particularly with unfit animals. It is in the...
    • Mar 15, 2016

    Equine 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, 2016

    The Alberta Horse Welfare Report

    FEB 2008 - A report on horses as food producing animals aimed at addressing horse welfare and improving communication with the livestock...
    • Mar 15, 2016

    CVMA Position Statement on Euthanasia

    Position The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) believes that when animals are killed for food, humane necessity, or any...
    • May 3, 2012

    Emergency Preparedness

    When disasters strike, having a plan and being prepared could mean the difference between life and death for both horses and humans... 10...
    • Feb 17, 2012

    Body Condition Scoring (BCS) Horses

    Accurately assessing body condition score is important to ensuring your animals are performing at their peak. What's the Score? Body...
    • Dec 20, 2011

    Certified Assessor Standards of Conduct

    For the Recommended Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Assessment Tool for Horses Certified assessors shall: Exercise honesty,...
    • Jul 23, 2010

    Equine Import / Export Requirements for Canada

    This section is intended to provide general information only regarding Canada's import and export of live animals regulations. It is the...
    • Jun 16, 2010

    Caregivers' Guide to Rehabilitating Neglected Horses

    Revised June 15, 2010 ... The Caregivers' Guide to Rehabiliting Neglected Horses outlines factors you need to consider before you open...
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