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UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
WCVM teams up with Canadian Challenge for unique learning experience

February 20, 2019

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) students are participating in an optional clinical rotation that builds on the long-term relationship between the regional veterinary college and the annual sled dog race. A similar clinical rotation was offered about 15 years ago, and since WCVM staff and students are regular volunteers with the race, the decision was made to rejuvenate this unique veterinary experience.

Each student will function as an assistant to one of the team's three veterinarians: Drs. Kate Robinson and Romany Pinto of the WCVM, and Dr. Julianne Wilson from Ponoka, Alta. A 2018 graduate of the WCVM, Wilson comes from a background of sled dog and racing experience.

Before the race begins, members of the veterinary team examine all of the teams' sled dogs to ensure that all of the canine competitors are in good health. As well, veterinarians continue to monitor the dogs' health at designated checkpoints throughout the five-day race. The veterinary team are also there in case any dog team has a health emergency or accident.

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