Category: Equine Welfare

There are regulatory bodies that set the standards for the transportation of equines. It is recommended to contact the source(s) listed as applicable. Anyone wanting to transport horses must first ensure that the animals are healthy enough to handle the stress of transportation. When in doubt, seek the advice of a veterinarian or contact the…

One of the pillars of traceability, Premises Identification (PID), links livestock and poultry to land locations or premises. Premises Identification (PID) is one of the pillars of traceability, which links livestock and poultry to land locations or premises. Horse owners are required to apply for a PID account within 30 days of assuming ownership. Alberta’s Premises…

Owning a horse can be a fun and rewarding experience. But before you purchase your first horse, it is critical to do long-term planning and research to ensure you are prepared to make the commitment. Being a responsible owner involves much more than ensuring a horse has adequate food, water, and shelter. Meeting the basic…

Understanding the conditions unsuitable to housing horses, and authorities available to prevent abuse, neglect and dangerous conditions for horses. Appropriate authorities may be notified if it is suspected that any animal is: Alert Line It is important to understand that horses are livestock. The ALERT Line is an anonymous call line dedicated to animal welfare.…

Preventing the spread of equine diseases is vital in maintaining herd health. One single outbreak can be extremely costly in more ways than one. Being aware of the threat of an outbreak in your community, and how you can help stop the transmission, is an important responsibility for any horse owner. Canadian Animal Health Surveillance…

When an emergency occurs, equines and equine owners are affected – horse owners and custodians are often left on their own to manage the horses in their care; the first priority of responders is humans. Experience has shown that a lack of equine emergency structure creates human and animal safety issues and has a negative…

The Codes of Practice are the nationally developed guidelines for the care and handling of farm animals and help serve as the national standard of animal care requirements and recommended practices. The purpose of the Code of Practice for Equines is to promote sound management and welfare practices for housing, care, transportation and other animal…

Biosecurity is about keeping horses healthy. It includes the principles, actions, precautions, and protocols that we apply to help protect the health of all animals by preventing the transmission of disease through physical barriers and proper hygiene practices. Prevention is the key! Putting preventive measures in place to keep our animals healthy has been a…

The health of and welfare of equines, and the entire horse industry, is of paramount importance to our equine community. Providing educational resources, training, sharing regulations, and strengthening the herd is a priority. Here you will find information on ways to keep horses healthy, prevent the spread of diseases, assess risks, prepare for emergencies, information…