Alberta Tests Birth Control for Wild Horses | Vancouver News

Alberta’s wild horse population is growing out of control in places like Sundre and Ghost River, prompting a bold new solution: a birth control vaccine approved by Health Canada. Called SpayVac-Equid, it’s being tested in a three-year research trial to see if it safely prevents pregnancies in free-roaming mares — without resorting to more drastic measures. The province also plans to find new homes for some horses, aiming to balance ecosystem health with animal welfare. This isn’t Alberta’s first rodeo — similar trials were greenlit in British Columbia earlier this year, helping build a broader picture of how effective and safe the vaccine is in the wild. Trials kicked off late last month, setting the stage for a major shift in how we manage these iconic herds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/031b30f08da58033