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Equine Guelph
E-NEWSLETTER - MAY 2020 EDITION
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IMPORTANT ALERTS
Alert: Caring for your horse during a pandemic
Alert: Rabies cases in Canada
Advisory: Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Ontario Equine Industry
This newsletter made possible by our Education Partner, Boehringer Ingelheim
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FEATURED STORIES
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Colic Risk Rater
TOOL OF THE MONTH
Gas colic is prevalent in the spring but there are ways to introduce horses to spring pasture safely to help reduce this risk.
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Fire & Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Online Course - May 4th
Equine Guelph is offering a special discounted rate for their Fire & Emergency Preparedness online course. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, recent updates will address many horse caretaker and facility owner concerns.
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EC Health & Welfare Award
Equine Guelph WINS 2019 Equestrian Canada Health and Welfare Award! A big thank you to Equestrian Canada and all who nominated us for this prestigious award! Read On...
Dr. Hilary Clayton
Equine Conditioning
Dr. Hilary Clayton discusses equine conditioning and the importance of gradual programs when returning to work. Want to learn more? Equine Guelph's Equine Exercise Physiology online course begins May 4.
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Covid Updates
Covid-19 Initiatives
From adding special online course offerings to updating on our Covid resources page daily, Equine Guelph has responded to industry requests during this difficult time. We would like to hear from you regarding additional courses you would like to take right now.
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EQUINE HEALTH
Research on Equine Lameness
Dr. Judith Koenig, talks about lameness prevention and two of her research projects: Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Intracellular Stress and Immunomodulatory Function of Equine Umbilical Cord Blood Mesenchymal Stromal Cell in vitro. Read on and watch the video...
Would your nose band pass the pressure test?
If you use a flash or drop nose band, you may be surprised at the results of a recent preliminary equine study. Read On...
Fire & Emergency Preparedness Course
May 4 to June 30
*Registration open until May 29
$60 special discounted rate & extended access for this one week course. Updated with new resources in response to Covid-19.
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MORE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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New 12-Week Courses Start May 4
Mgmt of the Equine Environment

Health & Disease Prevention

Equine Exercise Physiology

Equine Welfare

Equine Event Management

Equine Business Finance & Risk Management

Equine Behaviour

In response to Covid-19 our early bird rate savings have been extended right up to the start of our Summer 2020 semester. Save $50 - Registration open until May 8th!
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Upcoming Horse Portal Short Courses
Fire & Emergency Preparedness
*Special discount & extended offering
May 4 - June 30

Equine First Aid
Sept 21 - 28

Fire & Emergency Preparedness
Oct 5 - 13

Horse Care and Welfare
Oct 19 - 30

Sickness Prevention in Horses
Nov 16 – Nov 27

Horse Behaviour & Safety
Nov 30 – Dec 11

Horse Behaviour & Safety for Youth (13 - 17)
Nov 30 – Dec 11
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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS
Top Social Media of the Month
Our followers top picks.

Understanding and treating ulcers
Colonic ulcers are estimated to occur in 65% of sport horses

Tips to extend your feed supply
Video with nutrition expert Don Kapper

Spring pasture production tips
Video with Don Kapper, nutrition expert

Mud management infographic
from our friends at University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program

Respiratory infographic
How ammonia impacts your horse.

Managing your horses weight
7 tips backed by research

Equine Business Support
Equestrian Canada list of resources

Cleaning surfaces
From The Centre for Disease Control
Worms & Germs Blog Posts
With infection control expert Dr. Weese

Ontario revised guidance on vet care
What is considered urgent vet care?

Covid-19 and veterinarian services
Video with Dr. Weese - Telemedicine & ways vets are helping flatten the curve.
Global Animal Nutrition Summit is Going Virtual
Aug 11 - 15 | Guelph, ON

Bring EquiMania! to your event
Contact Eq4kids@uoguelph.ca

Explore EquiMania.ca
Check out the May activity: What is a horse?
"What are some of the biggest myths about barn fires?" - Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, PhD
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted - guest expert, Fire & Emergency Preparedness online course
Reducing spring colic with safe pasture introduction method - Don Kapper, Equine Nutritionist
Reduce colic risk with slow introduction to spring grass - Don Kapper, expert nutritionist
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