Category Archives: Equine Science
NEW! Vet Tech and Equine Welfare courses now available
Equine Guelph is delighted to announce two new equine certificate programs!
The Equine Veterinary Technician Certificate – This certificate has been designed for Veterinary Technicians to develop an Equine specific specialty. The program will be available beginning this fall and will consist of three online courses and three face-to-face courses. We’ll post the brochure and more [...]
What are the Best Jobs for Equine Science and Equine Studies Grads
Our society builds into young people the idea that getting a good job means going to college. In many ways this is true. However, some college degrees are very targeted towards a particular type of job and others are not. For instance, if you want to be a [...]
Also posted in About Horse Jobs, Career Coaching, Education, Job Search Tips
Tagged career, Education, Equine Science, equine studies, horse jobs
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8 Tips for Maximizing your Equine Studies Education
Equine studies degrees of various sizes and descriptions are pretty popular with students these days. However, a degree is not a top priority for many equine employers. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your equine studies degree:
1. Most horse industry employers will have little idea about what you studied [...]
Also posted in About Horse Jobs, Uncategorized
Tagged Education, Employment, equine studies, horse job
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Canadian Reportable Equine Diseases, 2010
Canadian Reportable Equine Diseases, 2010
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is in charge of federally reportable animal diseases in Canada. Reportable diseases are those that have specific reporting (and usually control) measures that are legislated. The list of reportable diseases is restricted to diseases with particular potential for severe impact on animals, both in terms [...]
Tagged Equine Science, Ontario Veterinary College
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Education vs. Experience – What really counts with equine employers?
Did you know that most horse industry employers have very little idea what students learn in an Equine Studies or other equine related degree? Unfortunately, lots of students spend time and money obtaining a degree without understanding the value of the degree in the job market.
For most jobs, getting [...]
Also posted in About Horse Jobs, Education, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged choosing equine college, college vs job, equine studies
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The Horse | HFL Sport Science Laboratory Opens in Kentucky
The Horse | HFL Sport Science Laboratory Opens in Kentucky.
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear joined community leaders and executives of HFL Sport Science on Dec. 14 to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new laboratory in Lexington, Ky.
The facility will provide drug surveillance, doping control, and research to equine and other sports industries. The lab, [...]
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University of Guelph receives $2 million from the E.P. Taylor Equine Research Fund
Source: Ontario Veterinary College News
The University of Guelph has received $2 million from the E.P. Taylor Equine Research Fund to support clinical research in the health and performance of racehorses. The announcement was made Thursday during the second annual Equi-Challenge, which brings together some of Canada’s most notable equestrians.
“This generous gift is an investment in [...]
CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS (CEM) Import Requirements still in effect.
Notice to Industry
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CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS IMPORT REQUIREMENTS REMAIN IN EFFECT
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding the Canadian equine industry that import requirements introduced in 2009 in response to an‚ outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM) in the United States (U.S.) remain in effect.‚ The requirements cover the certification of equine [...]
Pre vet students get some horse sense in Washington
Pre vet students get some horse sense
Posted: Apr 09, 2010 2:51 PM EDT
Finley, WA-‚ Students considering becoming veterinarians are getting hands-on experience straight from the horse’s mouth.
Today graduates and current students of the equine science program at River View High School showed pre-vet students the way around a horse from head to tail.
‚ River [...]
