Horses

Equine Infectious Anemia

Equine infectious anemia is a potentially fatal disease that’s easy to spread and hard to track. Learn how to protect your horses from EIA.

Understanding Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)

Learn about the dangers of Equine Infectious Anemia, how to detect the symptoms of an infection and what you can do to reduce the risk of transmission to your horses.

Minimizing the Risk of EIA

Read more about what risks increase your horses' chances of contracting Equine Infectious Anemia and what you can do as a horse owner to mitigate those risks.

Symptoms of EIA

The clinical symptoms are of EIA are varied and often painful for horses. Protect your horses by learning to recognize the symptoms of EIA.

Wild Horses

Alberta’s wild horses are an invasive species, but they’re also protected. Find out how we balance their health with the health of our environment.

Wild Horse Resources

Wild horses in Alberta are a serious concern for the provincial government in regards to protecting their well-being while...

2014 Wild Horse Count

The government of Alberta performs an annual count of the provincial wild horse population.

Wild Horses in Alberta

Many concerned members and citizens have written us over the past few weeks in regards to the feral horse capture currently taking place in Alberta.

Don’t miss Alberta Farm Days August 13 & 14

Alberta Open Farm Days is a Province Wide Open House being held on August 13 and 14 across our great province. Alberta Farm Days represent an opportunity to come meet your rural neighbours and see...

Strangles Disease – What Every Horse Owner Should Know

Article by Dr. Ann Britton, Animal Health Centre, BC Ministry of Agriculture, Abbotsford, BC Strangles is a bacterial disease of...

West Nile Virus in Horses

The first case of West Nile Virus in Alberta was reported in 2002, and while diagnosed cases are still rare infection from the virus poses a serious risk to horses and humans.

A Guide to Equine Dental Care

There are many rewards to proper equine dental care. Your horse will be healthier and more comfortable, will utilize feed more efficiently, may perform better and may even live longer.

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Strangles Disease – What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Article by Dr. Ann Britton, Animal Health Centre, BC Ministry of Agriculture, Abbotsford, BC Strangles is a bacterial disease of...
Pet Obesity
How can you tell the difference between fluff and fat? It’s not always as easy as it looks, unless you know exactly what to look...
Warning: Blue-Green Algae in Alberta Lakes
Photo credit Blooms of blue-green algae have been spotted in lakes across Alberta. Blue-green algae can look like scum, fuzz, or...
Zoonoses
What are Zoonoses? No, we're not talking about an elephant's trunk. Zoonoses are diseases that animals and people share – in the...
Wild Horse Resources
Wild horses in Alberta are a serious concern for the provincial government in regards to protecting their well-being while...
Managing Alberta's Feral Horse Population
Find out how the provincial government monitors and manages Alberta's feral horse population.
Veterinary Dentistry for Your Horse
Watch this informative video that describes the importance of regular dental care for your horse.
Wild Horses in Alberta
Many concerned members and citizens have written us over the past few weeks in regards to the feral horse capture currently...
Biosecurity in Practice - Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection (C and D) Disinfection in On-Farm Biosecurity Procedures Source: Ohio State University Disinfection in...
Biosecurity in Practice - Planning
Introduction The Tool Kit is an integral part of Biosecurity in Practice. It contains many of the "how to's" and resource...