Colic Prevention Program - Reduce your Risk! |
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| Colic is the #1 killer of horses other than old age! |  |
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| YOU can prevent Colic by: | |||
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√ Calculating Your Risk √ Assessing Your Management Plan √ Developing Preventative Strategies |
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| Reduce your Risk with Equine Guelph’s Colic Prevention Program: | ||
| 1) | Calculate your Risk with the Colic Risk Rater | May |
| 2) | Sign-up for Colic Prevention eWorkshop | September 23 - October 6 |
| Cost: | $75 + HST |
Description: |
Designed for individuals that want to reduce the risk of colic in their own horse or horses they care for by increasing their knowledge of risk factors and preventative management strategies. Renowned equine nutritionist Donald Kapper will join Dr Katie Crossan as guest speaker in Equine Guelph's next Colic Prevention eWorkshop April 15 - 28. |
Objectives: |
You will learn to: Identify risks factors associated with colic Understand different types of colic Detect early signs and symptoms of colic Assess your management plan Develop preventative strategies Implement practical ways to reduce your colic risk |
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Time Requirements: |
Occurs over a 2-week period 15 – 20 hour time commitment is required during this period No set times to be online each week Recommended you visit the course site at least 5 times a week, preferably once or more each day Course is entirely online, so travel to the University of Guelph is NOT required |
| Assessment Methods: | Assignment (not graded, but recommended for personal achievement and required for certificate of completion) |
| Materials: | All materials are provided online within course site |
| Prerequisites: | At least 18 years of age |
| Technical Requirements: | Click on the System Check link or on the login page to ensure your system meets the technical requirements |
More Info: |
For more information, please contact Diane Gibbard Phone: 519 824-4120, ext. 53457 Email: horses@uoguelph.ca |
What our students are saying: |
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"This colic prevention eWorkshop was jam-packed with useful information! It gave me an excellent opportunity to assess my horse's colic risk, look carefully at my management practices and make decisions about what I can realistically change in my specific situation. The guest experts were a great resource during week two.” - Kristeen Ungar, Ontario, Canada, Student
"Equine Guelph's eWorkshop gave me a clear and concise understanding of how to prevent colic in a simple, straight forward course. " - Jennifer Stefik, British Columbia, Canada, Student
"This course is a must for all horse owners as knowledge is the first and best defense against colic!” - Natalie Price, Ontario, Canada, Student |
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| Investment in this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP). In Ontario, this program is delivered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council. |
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