Justice in the Barn: Recognize, Report, and Respond (Webinar) – Sept. 18, 2025
Part 1: Justice in the Barn: Recognize, Report, and Respond – Understanding Equine Abuse in Veterinary Practice
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST
- 90-minute online webinar on the foundational principles of recognizing signs of equine abuse and neglect in practice, and understanding one’s legal and ethical responsibilities as a veterinarian
- $25 CAD registration includes access to the live webinar, a webinar recording, and a curated collection of online resources on participating in forensic and welfare investigations
For those interested in gaining more hands-on experience in this area, we will also be hosting an in-person interactive workshop:
Part 2: Justice in the Barn: Recognize, Report, and Respond – Practical Investigative Skills for the Equine Veterinarian.
- DATE: TBD
- A full-day, immersive workshop for equine veterinarians to further strengthen their skills in navigating cases of suspected equine abuse and neglect.
- Participants will engage in opportunities to practice essential skills including client communication, evidence handling, and forensic documentation.
- Registration includes the full-day workshop, lunch and refreshments, and access to supplemental resources on veterinary forensic investigations. The cost of the workshop is $300.00.
- Please note: spots are limited, and webinar registration is a prerequisite for workshop registration.
*TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP, PLEASE EMAIL HORSEPORTAL@UOGUELPH.CA
When: Thursday, September 18th 2025. 1:00PM (EST)
Cost: $25
Webinar Link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.
Event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams.
This webinar is intended for veterinarians with equine patients. There is an attestation box on the registration page.
If you are not a veterinarian with equine patients, but are interested in attending the webinar/workshop, please contact Dr. Shane Bateman (sbateman@uoguelph.ca) for assistance.
The content of this project will cover topics which some participants may find disturbing including neglect, violence against animals, sexual abuse against animals, and interpersonal violence. Please take care of yourselves and each other.
Dr. Shane Bateman is a Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph, and a board-certified specialist in Emergency and Critical Care. With over two decades of experience in clinical veterinary medicine, he brings a unique perspective to veterinary forensics, combining acute care expertise with a long-standing commitment to animal welfare.
Dr. Bateman served as Chair of the Board of the Guelph Humane Society for a decade, playing a pivotal role in the development of its new $10 million shelter facility. He has also led outreach initiatives delivering preventive veterinary services to underserved populations and First Nations communities in Ontario. These experiences shaped his leadership in founding the Kim & Stu Lang Community Healthcare Partnership Program—an innovative veterinary education and service program built on a One Welfare approach.
During a sabbatical in 2022, Dr. Bateman completed a Master’s in Veterinary Forensic Science at the University of Florida. Since then, he has worked to build veterinary forensics into the OVC curriculum, including the development of an elective clinical rotation. He is particularly interested in how forensic principles can support practitioners—especially those in equine and large animal practice—in Recognizing, Reporting and Responding to animal abuse and neglect.
Webinar Registration
Equine veterinarians only!
