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April 8, 2006 Promoting the ALERT Line Last month, almost 100 starving horses were seized from an Andrew-area farm. Two men face dozens of charges under the Animal Protection Act, including allowing animals to be in distress. A member of the Alberta Farm Animal Care association is asking members of the public to take action if they notice animals being neglected. Bill desBarres says for the vast majority of livestock owners, the health and welfare of their animals is paramount; but he says that if it falls beyond their reach to look after them, authorities need to be notified right away. Bill desBarres, also the Chairman of the breeds and industry committee for the AEF and an AFAC board member says the ALERT line is there to help. desBarres says such cases are extremely rare in the province and horse owners set a high standard in the health and welfare of their animals. "The horse owners of Alberta are committed to their affiliation with the Alberta Equestrian Federation and Alberta Farm Animal Care to better health and welfare of animals", he says, "if you know somebody who is not able to for whatever reason, look after their horses, please inform us at the ALERT line at 1 800 506 2273". desBarres says poor care can arise due to lack of knowledge, life's pressures, old age, sickness or absentee owners. Listen live to this interview at http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl13192 |
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