Equine Guelph May E-News - Strangles Awareness Week and Emergency Preparedness Week

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E-NEWSLETTER - MAY 2024

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IMPORTANT ALERTS

Alert: Equine Infectious Anemia, Mauricie, QC

Alert: Equine Infectious Anemia, Bulkley-Nechako B, BC

Alert: Strangles, Wellington County, & Kawartha Lakes, ON

Alert: Equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), Langley, BC

Alert: Equine herpesvirus neurologic, Quebec.

Alert: Strangles, Estrie, Outaouais, & Centre du Quebec, QC

Alert: Rabies Update in Canada

This newsletter made possible by our Education Partner, Boehringer Ingelheim

FEATURED STORIES

OEEEP Program Training Employees for Equine Industry

3 more FREE offerings of Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program in 2024. The program matches enthusiastic graduates with busy equine businesses.

Space is limited. Register today!

Employers - learn about up to $5,000 in incentives!

Large Animal Emergency Rescue

The Equine Guelph Large Animal Emergency Rescue Program's next training for first responders will be held June 2024 at the University of Guelph. Interested in specialized training for your group? Contact Dr. Susan Raymond.

More info...

Strangles FAQ's

Strangles Awareness Week is May 6 - 12 and Equine Guelph has put together an information sheet with some frequently asked questions.

Read on...

Biosecurity Risk Calculator

TRY OUT THE TOOL OF THE MONTH

Infection control doesn't need to be complicated. Find out the simple ways to reduce your horse's risk of contracting disease.

Complete the risk rater

EQUINE HEALTH

Testing 123 - Strangles Research

Testing is an important part of a recovery plan from a Strangles outbreak. Dr. Scott Weese of the Ontario Veterinary College and collaborators from OMAFRA and the University of Prince Edward Island recently conducted a research study examining the pro's and cons of different testing methods.

Read On...

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.

Equine Business 101

On Demand

Thinking of running your own facility or taking your business to the next level?

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

12-Week Online Courses Start May 13

Mgmt of the Equine Environment

Equine Exercise Physiology

Equine Behaviour

Equine Nutrition

Equine Functional Anatomy

Equine Journalism

Equine Business Finance & Risk Management

Holly Heartz praises Equine Guelph courses

Holly Heartz set up her facility with the help of the Management of the Equine Environment online course

Short Online Courses

TheHorsePortal.ca

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)

The Senior Horse

Sept 16 - 27

Horse Care and Welfare

Sept 30 - Oct 11

Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention and Care Oct 28 - Nov 8

Fire and Emergency Preparedness

Nov 11 - 18

OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

Top social media of the month

Our followers top picks

OAHN resources on Strangles

Strangles Awareness Week May 6-12

Strangles Prevention

From Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Post Strangles Clean up

Polyester halters can be a pain!

Emergency preparedness week

This May 5 - 11 review your emergency protocols

Biosecurity barn poster

Spread the word, not the germs.

EDCC & USEF partner on Biosecurity Check out their videos

Biosecurity when out competing

Before, during and after

Footbaths for biosecurity

Do's and don'ts

Avian Influenza & Mammals

What you need to know

Welfare practice updates

in Equestrian Canada resources

Shannon Burwash Awards

Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business Deadline June 1, 2024.

Fly control

EquiMania.ca May activity

What is a horse?

Colleen Clarke talks about how OEEEP program made her dream of working with horses a reality

Colleen Clarke talks about how the OEEEP program made her dream of working with horses a reality

OEEEP Next offering - June 10, 2024

Registration deadline - June, 4

Ute Lawrence, Employer for the Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program

Employers: 2024 OEEEP participants will soon be seeking job placements. Your business can reap the benefits of this successful program! Sign up now!

EQUINE JOBTRACK

Manager with the Grounds/Stables at Woodbine Racetrack - Wendy McLaren

Wendy McLaren talks about her role at Woodbine racetrack as Manager of the Grounds/Stables

Looking for a Career in the Horse Industry?

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

Also, check out the Equine Careers Showcase at EquineJobTrack.ca

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