CALGARY — Just a year after six horses died at the Calgary Stampede rodeo, the organization has announced new animal care standards.
Stampede officials say enhanced scrutiny will ensure only the healthiest animals will be used during the event, which runs July 8 to 17.
One measure will see veterinarians implanting a microchip in every horse that is scheduled to compete in the chuckwagon races.
Stampede officials say the chip will allow the horses to be tracked and monitored both during competition and at rest.
Last summer, two horses died of heart attacks, two were destroyed after suffering injuries and another broke its back from bucking too hard.
Another died after experiencing health difficulties 40 minutes after a chuckwagon race. More
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