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HEALTHflash - SPRING EDITION 2024

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IMPORTANT ALERTS

Alert: Strangles - City of Kawartha Lakes, ON

Alert: Equine Infectious Anemia - Saint-Damase, QC

Alert: Equine Infectious Anemia - Cariboo E, BC

Alert: Equine Herpesvirus Neurologic- Middlesex County, ON

Alert: Rabies - In Canada

FEATURED STORIES
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Looking to Enter the Ontario Horse Industry?

Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) courses are free and the program matches enthusiastic graduates with busy equine businesses – plus attractive financial incentives for employers. Back for a third year in 2024, the first offering begins April 22. Register by April 16!

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Balancing Act for Nutrition

Forage is the most important component in your horses diet. Ration balancers are becoming increasingly popular for horses on forage-first diets.

Get your forage facts straight in the upcoming Introduction to Forage short online course April 8 - 19. Register today!

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Large Animal Emergency Rescue team Mar 20 2024

Large Animal Emergency Rescue Refresher

Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue training team kicked off their 2024 schedule with a one-day refresher workshop at the beautiful Holly Oaks Farm on March 20, in Lynden, ON. Participants included the Hamilton Mounted police, York police, McKee-Pownall veterinary services, Troy Equine Services and members of TEAD - therapeutic riding centre. Read on...

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Mare & Foal Care Tool

TOOL OF THE MONTH

Full of handy checklists, foaling videos and the pregnancy wheel. This interactive tool will get you off to the right start planning your new arrival - Try The Tool of The Month.

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Tribute: Dr. Harry Morrison

In a profession that challenges personal sacrifice, skill, emotion, and empathy for owners and their animals, there was none better than Harry Morrison, DVM - OVC Class of '71.


Equine Guelph's Hoofprints Tribute program is kindly sponsored by Acera Insurance Services ltd. and pays respect to horses and horse lovers alike.

EQUINE HEALTH

Researching Infertility in Mares due to Endometritis

It is not uncommon for mares to have trouble getting pregnant because their uterus remains too inflamed after breeding. This condition is referred to as persistent breeding-induced endometritis (PBIE). Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Tracey Chenier is working to find out what causes this inflammation and how to treat it. 

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Equine Guelph supports a number of high-quality projects at the University of Guelph, by virtue of funding provided largely by the racing industry (Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter horse organizations): the Horse Improvement Program from the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the E.P. Taylor Foundation, started by veterinarians in the Thoroughbred industry, and now maintained in trust by the University and Equine Guelph. 

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Introduction to Forage Short Course

April 8 to 19

Practical advice for selecting, feeding and managing forage as well as keeping your pasture healthy

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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New 12-Week Courses Start May 13th

Early bird Rate until April 12, 2024


Mgmt of the Equine Environment


Equine Exercise Physiology


Equine Behaviour


Equine Nutrition


Equine Functional Anatomy


Equine Journalism


Equine Business Finance & Risk Management


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Upcoming Horse Portal Short Courses

Horse Behaviour & Safety for Youth

Ages 13 to 17 

On-Demand (1-year access)


Introduction to Body Condition Scoring

On-Demand (1-year access)


Equine Business 101

On-Demand (1-year access)


Provincial Officials Foundations Course

On-Demand (1-year access)


Introduction to Forage

April 8 - 19


Equine First Aid

April 22 - 29


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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

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Ticks with Lyme are survivors

New Canadian study shows infected ticks are surviving Canadian winters


Can you recognize trauma in horses?

Watch this webinar replay from our friends at World Horse Welfare


Hay nets not a dental concern

According to new study


Research on equine endocrine issues

PPID, insulin dysregulation, obesity, thyroid disorders...


Mud Management

from our friends at WA


Managing Mud

Are you ready for mud season?


Strangles do's and dont's

From TheHorse.com


Bill Galvin Youth Contest is back!

EquiMania.ca April activity

Body Condition Score


Can-Am Equine Expo

April 12 - 44 | Chilliwack, BC


Equine Finances for Canadians with Glenn Ventrcek of BDO Canada

Need advice for your tax return? Tax time tips with Glenn Ventrcek of BDO Canada.

EQUINE JOBTRACK

Head Starter, Ian Ross, talks about his role on race days.

Dreaming of a Job in the Horse Industry?


Job seekers - your next job might be posted right now!


Check out Career pathways in the horse industry - over 75 roles featured in our Equine Careers Showcase!


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