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Horse Dies in BC Barn Fire

One horse was killed in a barn fire in Winfield, British Columbia, on February 2, 2016.

It is reported that the owner of the private facility was able to free three horses from the blaze, but that one perished. Firefighters …

Latest Ontario Barn Fire Kills 2,100 Pigs

It has been reported that yet another barn fire – this time near Parkhill, Ontario – has killed about 2,100 pigs.

The fire broke out around 3:00 a.m. on January 19th. The barn was completely destroyed, but a few silos …

New York City Mayor Seeks to Limit Carriage Horses

The New York City carriage horse trade is facing major changes if a proposal spearheaded by Mayor Bill de Blasio is approved by City Council.
De Blasio, who promised to eliminate carriage horses in New York City as part of …

In Memoriam: David Esworthy

Judge, steward, clinician, and former president and chairman of the Canadian Equestrian Federation (now Equine Canada) David Esworthy passed away on Dec. 19 at the age of 86.

A true horseman, Esworthy, who resided in Langley, BC, fed his passion …

World Horse Welfare Conference

Equine Guelph’s year of “Full-Circle-Responsibility” welfare campaign, ended with a wonderful journey. Gayle Ecker was an invited guest to the World Horse Welfare conference in England! Presentations from this invitation only event can be viewed on the World Horse Welfare …

Rimbey Agrim Centre Double-Header

Just seven months after openings its doors, the Agrim Centre in Rimbey has become a hub of community activity. A prime example of that takes place December 11 & 12th, with a double header of farm and rodeo fun and …

Another Florida Horse Stolen and Slaughtered

A 23-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, reported stolen over the weekend in Miami, Florida, has been found dead, apparently slaughtered for meat.

The retired race horse, Thunder, went missing from his paddock between 8:00 p.m. on November 21st and 7:45 a.m. on …

Puslinch Horse Rescued by Fast Acting Emergency Crew

Puslinch Firefighters’ were dispatched to a public assistance call for a horse stuck in a horse trailer on October 12th, 2015 around 09:30 hours. Ten firefighters were in attendance for the nearby horse farm on Wellington Road 34 in Puslinch …

CVO Releases Report on Antibiotic Use in Food Animals

College of Veterinarians of Ontario (College) is releasing the final report on a project which studied antibiotic stewardship and veterinary medicine in Ontario.

“With antibiotic resistance clearly identified as an important animal and public health concern, this report is a …