Rodeos, Competitions and Exhibitions Canceled in Western States as Officials Struggle to Contain the Spread of Infection Cross-posted by the Wall Street Journal Written by STEPHANIE SIMON DENVER—Veterinarians and horse owners across the West are struggling to contain a highly contagious and potentially deadly equine virus that has so far infected at least 34 horses… Continue reading Horse virus corrals the riding circuit
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Bouvry’s horse slaughter plant closed for sanitation reasons
The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) has learned that Bouvry Exports horse slaughter plant in Fort MacLeod, Alberta closed operations on December 3rd to complete renovations related to sanitation. This news is not surpising. It is well documented that horse slaughter operations in Canada and the U.S. have a long history of pollution troubles and… Continue reading Bouvry’s horse slaughter plant closed for sanitation reasons
RCMP say no charges in CHDC horse slaughter investigation
The Calgary Sun reports: Police say no criminal charges will be laid after allegations of animal cruelty were made against a Fort MacLeod horse slaughterhouse. The investigation was launched after RCMP were given video from the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition depicting what they believe to be footage taken at Bouvry Exports Calgary Ltd. In the… Continue reading RCMP say no charges in CHDC horse slaughter investigation
CFIA Chief Veterinary Officer responds on CHDC horse slaughter investigation
The following is the full text of a letter written by DR. BRIAN EVANS, Executive Vice President and Chief Veterinary Officer of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. "May 3, 2010 I am writing in response to your correspondence to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regarding the report on the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition's website,… Continue reading CFIA Chief Veterinary Officer responds on CHDC horse slaughter investigation
Killer buyer whines about decline in horse meat industry
This article describes Pat Houde as a horse buyer. Houde is. A horse buyer for slaughter plants aka a "killer buyer." Houde doesn't like the new Canadian Food Inspection Agency Equine Identification Document (EID). CFIA crafted the EID in response to the EU directive that horses intended for slaughter must be quarantined 6 months prior… Continue reading Killer buyer whines about decline in horse meat industry
Suspicion surrounds fire at Canadian plant licensed to slaughter horses
A fire last Friday has shut down another Canadian slaughter plant licensed to kill horses. Medallion Meats stopped killing horses last year. The closure of Norval Meats means instead of six, there are now four plants butchering equines in Canada. The leading statement in the report below implies that the plant may have been burned… Continue reading Suspicion surrounds fire at Canadian plant licensed to slaughter horses
Why double decker trailers are unsafe for transporting horses
The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) has put together an excellent report discussing the reasons why double decker trailers are unsafe for transporting horses. Double decker livestock trailers are the traditional means for transporting livestock such as pigs and cattle to and from auctions, and to slaughter. These vehicles are not meant for transporting horses,… Continue reading Why double decker trailers are unsafe for transporting horses
Justice for Julupae: Update
Sarah West, a founding member of Canadians for Animal Welfare Reform, reports there was another record turnout at a Hearing Monday, January 4, 2010, in the Jalupae animal cruelty case. David Whiffin and Clayton Cunningham are charged with animal cruelty after they allegedly starved 27-year-old Appaloosa gelding Julupae to the point of emaciation, then hung… Continue reading Justice for Julupae: Update
Yoga for Horses benefitting Hilltop Haven (CAN)
Submitted by Shelley Grainger Canadian Horse Defence Coalition Yoga for the Hilltop -Yoga Workshops on Loving Kindness for Horses Experience an opportunity to practice yoga and meditation on loving kindness to benefit yourself and all beings. Every year 1000’s of horses in Canada become unwanted and neglected. Lainie Fairweather and her family make a difference… Continue reading Yoga for Horses benefitting Hilltop Haven (CAN)
MP Alexandra Mendes’ Private Members’ Bill C-468 (CAN)
An Act Respecting the Health of Animals Regulations (Animals in Transit) On Oct. 29/09, Hon. Mendes brought forward a Private Members' Bill in the (CDN) House which amends section 148 of the regulations by reducing transport times for equines, swine or other monogastric animals from 36 hours to 8 hours and cattle, sheep, goats and… Continue reading MP Alexandra Mendes’ Private Members’ Bill C-468 (CAN)
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