equine health
How a love of animals inspired a gift
October 22nd, 2026
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Dr. June Donaldson’s (MBA, EdD) relationship with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) began in 2024 when she sponsored a very special gift for the BJ Hughes Centre for Clinical Learning. After touring the veterinary college and its simulation centre in October 2024, Donaldson began work with the WCVM team to develop a full-size mare and foal simulation model …
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Peak posture
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to assess ergonomic risks may help large animal veterinarians stay healthy — and longer — on the job. The dangers of poor posture aren’t typically included in veterinary students’ training, but Dr. James Carmalt (VetMB, PhD) knows from experience that the risk for ergonomic injury is high for veterinarians who work with horses, cattle …
October 22nd, 2026 Full story »
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Nurturing horse health
Horse health-focused scientists and graduate students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) will receive more than $177,400 to support the college’s research projects and specialized training over the next 12 months. Of those funds, more than $106,540 supports five equine health research projects led by WCVM faculty members. The remaining funds — nearly $71,000 —are allocated to a …
October 22nd, 2026 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines (Fall 2026) now online
The Fall 2026 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online. Download the PDF of Horse Health Lines (Fall 2026) Click here to view digital version of Horse Health Lines (Fall 2026) Here’s a quick look at the stories inside this issue. Dr. Claire Card: distinguished …
October 22nd, 2026 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines (Spring 2026) now online
The Spring 2026 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online. Download the PDF of Horse Health Lines (Spring 2026) Here’s a quick look at the stories inside this issue. An enlightening award. Recipients of a new Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) student award receive a …
April 22nd, 2026 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines (Fall 2025) now online
The Fall 2025 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online. • Click here to view Horse Health Lines (digital edition) • Download Horse Health Lines (PDF) Here’s a quick look at the stories inside this issue. Turning off the tap. Botox aids wound healing. An eight-year-old quarter horse named Coffee was brought in …
September 26th, 2025 Full story »
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One curious equestrian
From the show-jumping arenas of her youth to the labs of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), Dr. Madison Ricard’s passion for horses has driven her every step of the way in her academic career. The horse enthusiast received her PhD in anatomic pathology at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Fall Convocation in November 2024. Ricard’s doctoral research sheds …
March 03rd, 2025 Full story »
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Matching passion with practice
For veterinarians who are passionate about equine care, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) offers a gateway to specialized expertise through its internship and residency programs. These programs equip the students with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and an opportunity to advance their careers in equine medicine. Dr. Eveline Juce, a clinical associate with the Equine Field Service team at …
March 03rd, 2025 Full story »
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Head of the class
A recent pair of grants from Merck Animal Health Canada has helped the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) take strides to enhance its equine health teaching tools. Merck’s grants, valued at more than $50,000, highlight a longstanding partnership between the company and the WCVM. While Merck’s contributions have supported various initiatives over the years, the company’s most recent investment …
March 03rd, 2025 Full story »
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Horse Health Lines (Spring 2025) online
The Spring 2025 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online. Click here to view Horse Health Lines (digital edition) Download Horse Health Lines (PDF) Here’s a quick look inside the issue: Head of the class. A recent pair of grants from Merck Animal Health Canada has helped the Western …
March 03rd, 2025 Full story »
