Industry

The purpose of the 2019 Equine Industry Economic Impact Study is to determine the current status of the British Columbian equine industry and calculate its economic benefit and contribution to the provincial economy. The study focuses on the broad scope of all businesses and services in BC, directly and indirectly, relating to the horse industry. Additionally, the study is concerned with comparing the current size of the industry with the size of the industry in both 2009 and 1998. The completed study will update the data and figures for all stakeholders in the equine industry in terms of land use and overall economic impact.

The British Columbia Premises Identification (PID)Program was established to reduce the impact of livestock disease or natural disaster emergencies by gathering and organizing information about the location of animals, the types of animals at each location and how to quickly contact those responsible for the health of those animals. PID has been mandatory since July 2022.

The BC Agricultural Council (BCAC) works with government to promote and advocate for the collective interests of all livestock and agricultural producers in BC. HCBC has a representative that sits on the BCAC board of directors to ensure equine issues remain part of the dialogue.