Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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New Biosecurity Standard to Protect Canadian Horses

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Equine Canada and its equine sector organizations has developed a National Farm and Facility Level Biosecurity Standard for the Equine Sector. This new guidance document can be used by horse owners and custodians as a cost effective way to limit the […]
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Colic Prevention eWorkshop

Equine Guelph kicks off 2013 by announcing a new eWorkshop designed to help horse owners understand colic and take preventative measures to reduce the risk of this #1 horse killer by following good stable management practices. In this eWorkshop you will be able to: • Identify risks factors associated with colic • Understand different types […]
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Draft Equine Code of Practice Released for Public Comment

Equine Canada and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period on the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines. The draft Code can be viewed and submissions made at www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/equine until February 14, 2013. All stakeholders are encouraged to provide […]