EC Webinar to answer questions about COVID-19 on March 25

Please note that the next Equestrian Canada (EC) National Equine Disease and Welfare Surveillance Call is coming up on March 25, 2020, at 12 p.m. ET.

Please note that the call will be recorded for online publication.

Online Zoom Meeting: Join Here

Call-In Numbers (dial based on your current location for higher quality):
Canada: +1-647-558-0588
Canada (Toll Free): +1 855-703-8985
US: +1-312-626-6799
US (Toll Free): +1-877-853-5247
International Numbers: https://zoom.us/u/ajDZLS2N

Webinar ID: 196 460 362

Speaker Line-Up

12 p.m. – Welcome & Introductions – Bettina Bobisen, DVM, Chair of EC Health & Welfare Committee

12:05 p.m. – Kristy House, EC Manager of Welfare and Industry

An update from the EC welfare and industry portfolio
12:15 p.m. – Dr. Rebecca Steen, Family Physician Responsible for the Hamilton, ON, COVID-19 Assessment Centre

The importance of social distancing and understanding the science related to transmission
12:30 – Dr. Alison Moore, DVM, DACVIM, DACSMR

Equine facility operations continuity planning; a review of best practices, biosecurity, resources and more
12:45 p.m. – Dr. Melanie Barham, DVM, PMP, MBA candidate

An overview of business continuity planning including steps to developing a business continuity plan, best practices, financial steps, resources and more
1:00 p.m. – Helen Richardson, EC Technical Programs Coordinator – Coaching and Education, EC certified Competition Coach, EC Rider Level Evaluator and Evaluator Mentor, NCCP Learning Facilitator and Coach Evaluator

Fostering healthy relationships and continuing to connect clients with equines and equestrian sport in a virtual environment.