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Horse health day ideal for young riders
January 08th, 2015
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More than 200 young horse enthusiasts will learn all about horse health from Western Canada’s future veterinarians during the annual Equine Education Day on Saturday, Feb. 28. The day-long event, which takes place at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is an annual favourite for members of Saskatchewan’s 4-H and Pony Clubs. The Equine Education Day is organized by members …
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Equine expo a welcome mid-winter break
Western Canada’s equine community is looking forward to the third annual Saskatchewan Equine Expo at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon from Feb. 14-16, 2014. “We have a full schedule once again this year,” says Brenda Sapergia, livestock manager for Prairieland Park Ag Centre. “Our headline events – the Trainer’s Challenge and the Cowhorse Competition – will of course be returning. New …
January 13th, 2014 Full story »
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Job shadowing led student to vet career
Veterinary medicine has been Jon Katzman’s career choice since he was a young boy, but an opportunity to job shadow a veterinarian really sealed the deal for the Saskatoon, Sask., resident. When he was 16, Katzman had the chance to shadow Dr. Susan Ashburner, a clinical associate in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Centre. “I saw all …
October 16th, 2012 Full story »
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Saskatchewan’s first equine expo a success
When Stacey Nahachewsky of Saskatoon, Sask., heard that the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) needed volunteers for the Saskatchewan Equine Expo, the second-year veterinary student jumped at the chance. She also brought along Harley, her 12-year-old Standardbred gelding that patiently underwent several procedures — including a painting session with veterinary students who outlined an equine skeleton and vital organs …
March 09th, 2012 Full story »
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Vet students to host young equine riders
For one Saturday in January, young riders in Saskatchewan will have the chance to learn all about horse health care, equine veterinary medicine and horse husbandry from future veterinarians at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). Members of the WCVM Equine Club are organizing activities for the 2012 Pony Club and 4-H Education Day that will take place at …
January 12th, 2012 Full story »
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Vetavision: October 1 to 4, 2009
The diverse world of veterinary medicine and an expanded Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) is on public display from October 1 to 4 during Vetavision, a four-day open house at the veterinary college on the University of Saskatchewan campus. This year’s Vetavision offers a variety of educational displays, speakers, demonstrations and animals that will appeal to people of all …
October 01st, 2009 Full story »
