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 …
Three of the eight men arrested last month in connection with the operation of illegal slaughter houses in Loxahatchee, Florida, have been sentenced after taking plea deals, as ruled by Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer.
One man, …
Canada’s leading commercial animal feed manufacturer, Masterfeeds, has been purchased by Alltech, a privately held American company valued at $2.1 billion.
Alltech and Masterfeeds announced that they have entered into a share purchase, under which Alltech will acquire 100 percent …
UPDATE: There are still no leads in the butchering of Phedras De Blondel.
Last week, investigators released images from surveillance video taken in the early morning hours of October 25th, at a Circle K store, which showed two men and …
Equine journalist and photographer, Barbara Sheridan, received second place honours at the 2015 Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) Awards Banquet this past Sept 26th.
Founded in 1955, CFWF serves the common interests of agricultural journalists, including reporters, editors and broadcasters …
Since its inception in 1922, the Royal Horse Show has delivered the very best in equestrian sport. The 2015 edition promises to set the bar even higher when the world’s best athletes and horses travel to downtown Toronto to compete …
If you are ready for the experience of a lifetime as the Stampede Queen or Princess get your application in now! The 2016 Stampede Queen and Princesses deadline is, Friday, August 28, 2015.
The competition for the 2016 Stampede Queen …
A study is currently being conducted at Plymouth University, led by Catherine Williams, on weaning methods in the equine industry.
Williams said “Much research has been conducted in this area and, whilst many agree that the weaning process can be …
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has partnered with the University of Guelph to create the Ontario Animal Health Network (OAHN).
The purpose is to detect disease and other health issues early so that action can …
At the recent International Society for Equitation Science Conference, a team of researchers from Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, discussed a study they conducted which asked whether eye wrinkles in horses are caused by negative emotional …
On August 11, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of a positive test result for West Nile Virus (WNV) in a horse from the Sudbury area. The unvaccinated mare developed neurological signs which progressively …
Canadian para-equestrian rider Jody Schloss of Toronto, ON, is set to carry the Parapan Am torch on August 6, 2015, as part of the inspirational ceremonies leading into the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games, taking place Aug. 7-15, 2015.
“I’m …