US EditionCalgary Stampede Talks Animal Care Ahead of Controversial Events
- Ahead of the July 4-13 celebration of western culture in Calgary, representatives from the Stampede addressed concerns about animal welfare on June 24, 2025.
- The Stampede has a history of animal deaths nearly every year, with four animals dying last year and over 109 deaths recorded since 1986.
- Research partnerships with the University of Calgary focus on studying horse heart health using electrocardiograms and providing shade to reduce stress during events.
- Dr. Ed Pajor noted that some bulls showed increased breathing rates, indicating they could be feeling heat-related stress, and officials are working to ensure the environment remains as safe as possible.
- Animal welfare concerns fuel calls to eliminate rodeo events, while Stampede officials continue efforts to improve safety, stating research could benefit the entire industry.
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Calgary Stampede rodeo safety to include shaded pens, heart monitors for horses
CALGARY - Tents are being set up to provide shade for bulls and broncs and some chuckwagon horses are to be fitted with tiny electrocardiograms at the upcoming Calgary Stampede.
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