Tag: Animals

Veterinarians Ban Ear Cropping of Dogs in British Columbia

The registrants of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) voted in favour of banning cosmetic ear cropping of dogs. The decision brings British Columbia in line with the majority of provinces across Canada and supports the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s (CVMA) position on the practice. “Ear cropping is an unnecessary procedure unless carried…

November 13, 2015
Farm Stewardship Centre Renews Focus for 21st Century

The Government of Alberta is enhancing support for the development and use of sustainable agricultural practices within a diversified economy. The Farm Stewardship Centre in Lethbridge will provide a renewed focus on applied research, evaluation and implementation of new methods and technology aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of farming and food production. “Strengthening environmental…

November 13, 2015
Watch out for Wildlife in November

Motorists are urged to be vigilant as the risk of wildlife collisions peaks this month. The number of wildlife collisions doubles in November, from an average of 1,100 each month to 2,280. This increase in collisions is primarily caused by mating season as more wildlife are on the move in their search of mates. Additionally,…

November 12, 2015
Canadian Angus Association Hires Commercial Angus Identification and Performance Program Coordinator

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association is pleased to welcome our newest staff member, Taylor Isley, who has been hired as the Commercial Angus Identification and Performance Program (CAIPP) Coordinator. This one-year internship is supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Career Focus Program. The Canadian Angus Association announced CAIPP in June at…

November 12, 2015
Canadian Veterinarians Join the Fight!

On November 2, 1910, Canada began protecting its four-legged fighters by establishing the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps (CAVC). Before modern military vehicles, human soldiers weren’t the only ones serving in war: horses and mules were crucial for the transport of soldiers, weapons, and supplies. Although veterinarians had offered their services to regiments in previous…

November 11, 2015
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: November 2015

The Millarville Stockland 4-H Club held their parent meeting on October 7th followed by our reorganizational meeting on October 14th. We were sad to see some of our old members go but happy to welcome some new ones (Jolene Bohn, Harry Rawn and Jessie Blatz). Our new executive is as follows: President – Sierra…

November 9, 2015
The Hens Can Stay

Both Black Diamond and Turner Valley Councils voted to allow Backyard Hens in the community following a successful pilot project held in both communities. The Animal Bylaws will be amended to reflect this: Turner Valley Bylaws – PDF Black Diamond Bylaws – PDF Check in with your respective town offices for the rules and regulations and…

November 6, 2015
ALES Receives Gift of Unique Cattle Herd

By Michel Proulx Retired Senator Dan Hays and wife Kathy are gifting their herd of Hays Converters, developed by his father Harry Hays. They are also making a major donation to maintain and care for the herd, which will be housed at ALES’ Roy Berg Kinsella Research Station. The Faculty of ALES’ world-leading livestock…

November 5, 2015
Six Winners Selected in RCMP “Name the Foal” Contest

Ottawa, Ontario – Introducing Maple, Maya, Mavrik, Minion, Minuit and Monark, the six RCMP foals who now have names thanks to the creativity of young Canadians. Each spring, the RCMP “Name the Foal” contest asks young people from across Canada to submit original names for six of the foals born at the RCMP Breeding Farm in Pakenham,…

November 4, 2015
Canadian researchers discover fossils of first feathered dinosaurs from North America

Significant find provides clues on early wing uses The ostrich-like dinosaurs in the original Jurassic Park movie were portrayed as a herd of scaly, fleet-footed animals being chased by a ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex. New research published in the prestigious journal Science reveals this depiction of these bird-mimic dinosaurs is not entirely accurate — the ornithomimids,…

November 4, 2015
Thirteen Spooky Facts about Canadian Bats

There are 19 known bat species in Canada. Although they are subjected to a spooky stigma around Halloween, they’re nothing to be afraid of. Here are 13 things you didn’t know about this not-so-scary mammal: 1. The snooze button. While hibernating, bats do not feed or drink, and their body temperature and metabolic rates…

October 31, 2015
A Brief History of Bits

This article is courtesy of the Alberta Horse Industry Association By Carolyn Willekes, Ph.D. The bit is an essential part of our equine equipment. No matter what discipline you ride, chances are you have at least one bit tucked away in your tack room. Most of us bridle our horses without entirely understanding the purpose of…

October 28, 2015
Cowgirls Inc. at the Racetrack

Wow, hard to believe summer is almost over but what a summer Cowgirls Inc. had!! We were extremely lucky to spend 5 weeks at the amazing Millarville Racetrack and we can’t thank all of the staff there for their wonderful facilities and being such a pleasure to work with! Hats off to you all! Our…

October 28, 2015
Alberta’s Happy Hibernators: Bears

We can all see the signs. Leaves changing colour, crop harvest, frost on the windshield…whether you love it or hate it – winter is on its way. As people, we have a few ways of dealing with the drop in temperature, snow and wind. Animals also have different ways of coping. Some animals brave…

October 26, 2015
ABC Camp Returns to Millarville

After an almost 20 year hiatus, the Alberta South Region of the Canadian Pony Club hosted an ABC Camp at the Millarville Racing and Ag Society grounds during the first week in August. The ABC Camp is an Equestrian Camp geared towards young riders who have obtained the higher levels in Pony Club. All members…

October 25, 2015