Brandon28 C, Windy. Full Forecast. 2024 Brandon Sun. Quick Links. Newsletters. EEdition. News. Opinion. Entertainment. Multimedia. Classifieds. About Us. Tools. This browser doesn't support push notifications at the moment. Check browsers features, update your browser or try to use one from the list of recommended to manage your notifications settings:. If you wish to manage your notification settings from this browser you will need to update your browser's settings for this site. Just click button below and allow notifications for this site. Notifications are blocked for this site. If you wish to manage your notification settings from this browser you will need to update your browser's settings. Usually you'd need to click on site options icon to the left of address bar and change notifications preferencespermissions from there. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertise with us. CALGARY  A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede's rodeo competition. . Already have an account?Log in here . As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at 14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at 204 7270527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!. CALGARY  A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede's rodeo competition. . Already have an account?Log in here . CALGARY A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede s rodeo competition. The Stampede says a steer was injured Monday night during the steer wrestling event. Medical attention was immediately provided. Following assessment, the veterinarian made the humane decision to euthanize the steer, said the statement. We do everything possible to evolve our programs to minimize risk. This was a highly unusual and unfortunate incident. . A chuckwagon horse injured in a chuckwagon race Friday was also euthanized. And another horse, ridden by an outrider during Saturday s chuckwagon event, was euthanized after it was injured. The nature and severity of the injury was not determined until the animal left the track, at which time medical care was immediately dispatched, said the Stampede. Following a thorough examination, and in close consultation between the owner and the veterinary team, the humane decision was made to euthanize the horse. . The Stampede has offered condolences to the animals owners and says it s doing everything possible to minimize risk. The Stampede embarked on changes to the sport in 2020, after six horses died during rodeo events a year earlier. It implemented a program ensuring only fit and healthy animals compete. Every animal is inspected by a veterinarian each day, and chuckwagon horses get mandatory rest days and random drug tests. The Vancouver Humane Society issued a statement calling for an end to the Stampede s animal events. How many animals will die in these events before the Calgary Stampede does the right thing and leaves them in the past, Emily Pickett with the humane society said in a release. It said 105 other animals have died in the Stampede s rodeo and chuckwagon races since the society started tracking the deaths in 1986. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2024. AdvertisementAdvertise With Us. Advertisement. LOAD MORE
A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede rodeo competition, with a steer being injured during an event. The Stampede made adjustments to minimize risks after previous incidents. The Vancouver Humane Society is calling for an end to animal events at the Stampede due to past animal deaths.