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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Biosecurity in Practice - Zoonotic Disease
Zoonotic disease in the clinic environment Zoonotic diseases are an ever-present reality in veterinary practice. Both food animal...
The Cost of Compassion
The price of a pet is more than just its purchase. Learn how prices are established for the services your pet needs.
Equine Pre-Purchase Exams
A pre-purchase exam provides an assessment of the horse so that you are fully informed at the time of purchase. Read on to learn...
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...
War Horse – The True Story
By Dr. Ron Clarke, DVM Clarke Communication Eight million horses, donkeys and mules died in World War 1 (WWI), three-quarters of...
Telemedicine is Now Helping Alberta’s Veterinarians
The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association’s (ABVMA’s) implementation of telemedicine guidelines for Alberta’s veterinarians...
Alberta Veterinary Practices – Accessing Veterinary Care During COVID-19
Revised June 2021 Alberta Veterinary Practices – Accessing Veterinary Care during COVID-19 The ABVMA recognizes that veterinary...
Establish Your VCPR
Health Canada has introduced changes to the way animal owners access antimicrobials in order to prevent the spread of AMR. Going...
Cases of Equine Infectious Anemia in Alberta
In Canada, EIA is a federally reportable disease, which means that producers or veterinarians must notify the CFIA of all...
Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in Horses - Heaves
Heaves is a common chronic respiratory disease triggered by inhaled particles from hay, straw, and dust. Airways in the lungs...