The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) has been notified of a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1), in Wellington County. A blood sample from a horse with severe neurological signs …
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A new group has been formed keep the public up to date on any developments linked to the former Windfields Farm land in Oshawa, Ontario
Horse-Canada.com is pleased to introduce our all-new blog, The Pony Fairy, by Monty Gwynne.
Better known as the “The Pony Fairy,” Gwynne is the only Canadian-approved Alexandra Kurland ‘Click That Teaches’ instructor. She has used clicker training for the past …
Ed Whitfield (R-KY) introduced the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2013. The bill is intended to strengthen the Horse Protection Act to prevent soring.
Equine Guelph presented an exciting full day of seminars at the University of Guelph, on April 6th, featuring Ontario Veterinary College researchers who have starred in the popular “Report on Research” video series. Attendees for this event were able to …
The B.C. government is investing $87,000 in the B.C. 4-H Council to encourage young British Columbians to experience and pursue a career in agriculture.
The funding was announced by Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon Monashee, on behalf of B.C. Agriculture …
In response to the European horse meat scandal, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that they will be ramping up species sampling and testing.
Inspectors will increase testing of raw and ready-to-eat meat products coming to the …
The Ontario Legislature passed a motion to continue the Slots at Racetracks Program beyond the cancellation deadline imposed by the Liberals. In addition, the motion called for the suspension of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s gaming modernization plan until …
A Bradford, Ontario stable went up in flames Wednesday evening, completely destroying the barn.
Reports indicate that approximately 20 horses were safely evacuated, along with the home owner. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire has …
Equine Canada’s Health and Welfare Committee is notifying horse owners that Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 (nEHV-1) has been reported in a horse in the province of Quebec. This is the neurological strain of Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV 1). Outbreaks …
Equine Canada’s Health and Welfare Committee is notifying horse owners that Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 (nEHV-1) has been reported in a horse at the HITS show grounds in Ocala, Florida. It has been confirmed that it is the neurological strain …
Make the time to tune in to CTV’s Canada AM on Monday, February 25, 2013, at 8:10 a.m. ET to watch Catherine E. Willson, managing partner of Willson Lewis LLP and Horse Sport and Horse-Canada contributor. Catherine will be kicking …
Mark your calendars! On April 6th, 2013 Equine Guelph presents an exciting seminar at the University of Guelph, featuring Ontario Veterinary College researchers who have starred in the popular “Report on Research” video series. By attending this event, which commemorates …
Three men were arrested on Thursday, under the Fraud Act, at two meat processing plants in the UK in relation to the European horsemeat scandal. The plants – Farmbox Meats and Peter Boddy Slaughterhouse – were toured by British Food …
European Union officials will meet tomorrow in Brussels, Belgium to discuss the horsemeat scandal that is sweeping the continent.
Since the news broke in January that horse DNA had been found in frozen “beef” burgers from the retailer Tesco, in …
