Equine Biosecurity
Putting preventive measures in place to keep animals healthy has been a long-standing and successful practice on Canadian farms....
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- 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 15, 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...