HEALTHflash - SPRING EDITION 2022
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IMPORTANT ALERTS
Alert: Equine Infectious Anemia, Ponoka County, Alberta
EQUINE GUELPH thanks Merck Animal Health for sponsoring the HEALTHflash program
FEATURED STORIES
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TOOL OF THE MONTH
Equine Guelph has announced that the month of April will be Vaccination Education Month.
Read on to see how versed you are in vaccines and try the Tool of the Month to get a personalized immunization schedule for your horse!
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Join Dr. Bri Henderson! Learn about footing, early detection of lameness, how exercise regime can have an impact on soundness...
Course begins April, 25, 2022.
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Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program participants say: "I enjoyed the flexibility online. The content was thorough and instructors amazing."
Find out about free training and employment opportunities to become a groom.
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Find out how your equine business could benefit from The Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program. Free info session on the incentives for hiring OEEEP graduates for your horse job vacancies. Wed, April 13 @ 3pm.
Ontario Equestrian coach of the year Dawn O'Neil shares her journey. The Equine Guelph Business 101 course is full of advice from industry pro's sharing what they have learned.
EQUINE HEALTH
The value of long-term studies is well understood by researcher, Dr. Keith Betteridge who has been involved with Ontario Veterinary College equine reproduction studies since 1986. In a fascinating video interview Dr. Betteridge takes you on a journey spanning decades of studies on equine reproduction.
Have you organized an equestrian event in Ontario?
An Ontario Veterinary College research study would like to interview equestrian competition organizers (within the past 5 years) about their experiences and perspectives towards biosecurity at sanctioned and unsanctioned equestrian events in Ontario, Canada.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please complete the pre-interview questionnaire.
 
For more information contact Dr. Amy Greer (agreer@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120 extension 54070) or Gabrielle Turcotte (gturcott@uoguelph.ca).
Does your horse have a vet diagnosis for Osteoarthritis?
Interested in helping with a 1hr research study survey?
Contact Diane Howard, PhD, MSc, at dianehowardct@gmail.com

April 25 - May 6
Learn from vet & farrier experts. Bring your questions to this new course offering!
MORE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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New 12-Week Courses Start May 9
Early bird deadline April 8

Mgmt of the Equine Environment

Equine Behaviour

Equine Nutrition

Equine Exercise Physiology

Equine Welfare

Equine Functional Anatomy

Equine Business Finance & Risk Management
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Upcoming Horse Portal Short Courses

On-Demand - One year access!

Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care
Apr 25 - May 6

The Senior Horse
Sept 19 - 30

Horse Care & Welfare
Oct 2 - 14

Sickness Prevention in Horses
Oct 17 - 28

Gut Health & Colic Prevention
Jan 17 - 28

Equine First Aid
Nov 7 - 14

Fire & Emergency Preparedness
Nov 21 – 28

Dec 5 - 16
OTHER NEWS & EVENTS
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Infographic of 4 factors influencing your horses vaccination plan

Infection control scribble video

Shannon Burwash Awards available Scholarships in Equine, Agri-Business & Agricultural Studies

Learn methods to stabilize soil

15 min video of infection control tips from Dr. Scott Weese





Safe pasture introduction methods video with Don Kapper
May 4, 12:45-1:30 pm (MDT) | Online

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Feature Video: Dr. Weese explains the role of vaccination in disease control (1 minute video)
EQUINE JOBTRACK
Employers are looking for staff to join their teams

Check out the job board and all the career resources at EquineJobTrack.ca
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