Tag: Animals

  • Bat encounters increasing in South Zone of Alberta Health Services

    Bat encounters increasing in South Zone of Alberta Health Services

    SOUTH ZONE – A recent increase of bat encounters across the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) is prompting AHS to warn residents to keep their distance from bats. “We have seen an increasing number of human and bat interactions in the last few weeks. That is concerning because of the possibility of rabies,”…

  • Four-legged friends join in Alberta’s fight against invasive mussels

    Specialized detection dogs are following their noses and protecting Alberta from invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The Alberta – Montana Canine Mussel Detection Pilot is the first of its kind in Canada and uses highly trained specialized dogs on both sides of the border to sniff out zebra and quagga mussels attached to boats. “We…

  • XperienceLife Charity Ride – August 16th

    XperienceLife Charity Ride – August 16th

    Love to Ride…. Then Ride to Love! Show your support for a family in need by participating in the XperienceLife charity motorcycle ride for the O’Brien/Liknes family & the Foothills Humane Society. The family is dealing with the loss of their 5yr old son Nathan and his grandparents in the tragic abduction recently in Calgary.…

  • Generic Ivermectin for Horses Produced in Calgary

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Regular eNews readers may remember last year’s announcement about the generic dewormer liquid Ivermectin for horses. Horse AVL3Industry Association of Alberta (HIAA) partnered with Alberta Veterinary Labs (AVL) to develop the product with the help of funding from Alberta Meat and Livestock Agency. Over…

  • Trumpeter Swans Soar Off Alberta’s At-Risk Species List

    Collaborative efforts have resulted in trumpeter swans being removed from Alberta’s threatened species list. “I’m pleased the trumpeter swan can now be removed from the threatened species list. This success is a testament to the hard work, careful planning and commitment of Albertans to preserve our province’s biodiversity.” Robin Campbell, Minister of Environment and Sustainable…

  • Canadian Junior Angus Association Showdown 2014 Results

    Canadian Junior Angus Association Showdown 2014 Results

    Rocky View County, AB – The Canadian Junior Angus Association is pleased to announce the winners from Showdown 2014, held in July. Most awards were presented at the banquet on July 19th in Virden, Manitoba. There were 15 competitions in that Juniors were able to enter plus the grand aggregate awards and the Spirit of…

  • SAIT Community Grows by 100,000

    Honeybees are the newest residents on campus. By SAIT Polytechnic Interested Hospitality and Tourism students at SAIT will be able to help with a honey harvest this fall, since honeybees took up residence on the rooftop of the John Ware Building on June 7. The four hives have already yielded some honey for a taste…

  • Shrinking Dinosaurs Evolved Into Flying Birds

    A new study led by an Adelaide scientist has revealed how massive, meat-eating, ground-dwelling dinosaurs − the theropods − evolved into agile flyers: they just kept shrinking and shrinking, for over 50 million years. Today, in the prestigious journal Science, the researchers present a detailed family tree of these dinosaurs and their bird descendants which…

  • WHOAS Members Took Part in Montana Clinic on Contraception Vaccine

    Two members of WHOAS, travelled to Billings, Montana, in July to attend a clinic and study course, on the contraception vaccine, known as PZP, and the methods of administering it to Wild Horses. Two more members will attend another course, in the late summer. This program has been very effective in areas of the U.S.,…

  • Blessing of the Animals This Sunday

    The Okotoks United Church is inviting all creatures great and small to the church grounds on Sunday. You can bring your pet or a photo of your furry family member to the church, located at 43 Riverside Dr at 10:45am this Sunday, August 2nd. If you are bringing your pet then please ensure he/she is…

  • Calgary Zoo Invites You to GET FOCUSED – AGAIN!

    Popular Photography Event Returns For Two More Engagements! Calgary, AB – Guests asked for it and the Calgary Zoo delivered! Due to overwhelming demand from photo enthusiasts, the zoo decided to once again host not one, but two early morning FOCUSED events for photographers of all skill levels. FOCUSED: The Bonus Edition will run Sunday,…

  • Running with the Bulls in Strathmore This Weekend

    Presented by Strathmore Lakes Estates: Be the Star of the Show Come see the one and only Running with the Bulls in Canada. This is our 11th consecutive year hosting this exciting event in our arena. Get your fix by watching fearless men and women run for their lives! You can reserve tickets now for…

  • Horse Owners – Poisonous Plant Alert

    We just got a final diagnosis on 3 horses that were showing neurological symptoms similar to EPM. The toxic plant is called “Singletary Pea“. The seed pods are poisonous and can be ingested from grazing or eaten from baled hay. These horses were eating locally baled round bales that were a grass hay mix of…

  • Livestock Emergency Response Unit

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta You are driving down the highway with three horses in your trailer, when suddenly a truck appears out of nowhere heading right for you. You swerve, hitting the ditch, and over goes your unit, ending in a crumpled mess. A nightmare for anyone who…

  • Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency board bolstered by two new board members

    Two new directors joined the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) board, bringing experience in beef feedlot management, and mixed farming and cow-calf production. Leighton Kolk and David Andrews have extensive commodity risk, agri-business management and leadership expertise. Both are actively involved in numerous industry-associated boards, committees and councils. “The expertise these two new members…