Life is all about the connections we make. Researchers from the University of Guelph’s Department of Population Medicine ( Ontario Veterinary College) are studying the contact patterns between horses and humans. Who we are: Researchers from the University of Guelph’s Department of Population Medicine (Ontario Veterinary College). ——————————————————————————- Dr. Amy Greer […] Read more »
Don Kapper Explains Nutritional Needs For Your Broodmare
“Increasing the plane of nutrition should start at conception rather than waiting for the last trimester.” Renowned equine nutritionist Don Kapper shared his wealth of knowledge in equine nutrition and management with Equine Guelph during a recent visit to Canada. Kapper spoke on how to feed the broodmare and the newborn foal right up to […] Read more »
“Advanced Equine Health Through Nutrition” To Be Offered Online By Equine Guelph
Equine Guelph, University of Guelph, has opened registrations for “Advanced Equine Health through Nutrition”, a 12-week online course designed to increase nutritional awareness by incorporating advances in research and evolving horse management practices. “This course in particular takes the basic nutritional recommendations and teaches students how to apply them, particularly when feeds may be causing […] Read more »
University of Guelph Asks Breeders to Participate in Online Biosecurity Survey
The University of Guelph is conducting an online survey of biosecurity conditions at breeding farms. Horse farm owners are invited to participate in a current research study being coordinated by Dr. Ulrika Gronlund Andersson and Dr. Scott Weese. Strictly confidential, the digital survey will take 45-60 minutes to complete and will provide the University with […] Read more »
University Of Guelph Students Concerned About Equine Jobs After Graduation
University of Guelph students pursuing an equine specialty are becoming increasingly concerned about job prospects as fallout from the Slots at Racetracks fiasco continues to trickle down. Uncertainty in the horse racing sector will undoubtedly lead to drastic cuts in funding for research in 2013 and Equine Guelph head Gayle Ecker is concerned about the […] Read more »
OEF Makes Heartfelt Plea To Members To Urge MPP’s To Support Ontario Racing
The Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) has long been in racing's corner, but the organization has now made a heartfelt well-articulated plea asking members to urge their MPP's to support the Ontario horse racing industry and its giant ripple effect on horsedom. Read more »
