The Truths and Myths of Equine Animal Welfare

Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, Ambulatory Equine Service, Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI, will give a community workshop about equine animal welfare on Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in Lecture Theatre A. She will present the guidelines for minimum standards of care for the welfare of the horse thus dispelling the truths and myths about what horses really need to sustain a happy and healthy life. This will include proper nutrition, appropriate shelter, disease prevention and treatment, humane handling, and when necessary, end of life decisions and humane euthanasia. There will also be a section on recognizing signs for concern, such as how to body condition score horses and what you as an individual can do if you suspect a hose is in distress and their welfare is at risk. Dr. MacMillan will introduce "The Five Freedoms", a core concept of animal welfare; by upholding these freedoms, an animal's primary welfare needs will be met. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For information, contact (902) 566-0589 or visit avc.upei.ca.

AVC Class of 2015 White Coat Ceremony

The AVC White Coat Ceremony is a memorable, incredibly moving ceremony symbolizing the achievement of their dreams in becoming Doctors of Veterinary Medicine,with graduating students, their families, the AVC community, and award donors in attendance. Graduates are called forward in a formal ceremony and presented with their white coats by the person they identify as being paramount to their success. Following the White Coat presentations, the graduating class recites the Veterinary Oath with the Dean of Veterinary Medicine and class photos are taken. AVC Class of 2015 White Coat Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Homburg Theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts.

MEd Thesis Defence

Donna R. MacCormac will present her Master of Education Thesis Defence on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 10:00 am in Memorial Hall, room 308. The thesis is entitled "On Writing and Transformation: One Story at a Time." All are welcome to attend.