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• What is Livestock Medicines Education Program?
• How do I enroll, when are the courses and what is the cost?
• Why take the Livestock Medicines Education Program?
• What will you learn?
• Commodity boards represented on the Livestock Medicines Steering Committee.

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Livestock Medicines Education Program
c/o University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
Ridgetown, Ontario   CANADA    N0P 2C0
Telephone:  1-877-480-9992
Fax:  519-674-1560
E-mail:  lmep@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca

• An education program addressing farmer, farm family, animal health and safety issues.
• Promotes the responsible use and safe handling of livestock medicines used on-farm.
• Addresses on-farm food safety issues which builds consumer confidence.
• Developed by the Livestock Medicines Education Committee, representing commodity and industry partners.

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• To register:
  
  1. Print the registration form by clicking here.
  2. Fill in the Registration form and return it with your cheque or credit card information to:
             LMEP, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
             120 Main Street East
             Ridgetown, ON  N0P 2C0
  3. or fax (with Visa/Mastercard payment info) to:  519-674-1560
     
• Course dates are available by clicking here or by calling 1-877-480-9992.  The schedule is updated every week.
• Fees are $100.00 per person for all commodities.
• The course generally runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  You will receive your workbook at the course.
•  To receive a certificate, you must attend the full course day, and successfully complete the exam at the end of the course.
• The exam is open book, and consists of 20 multiple choice questions.  You are allowed 30 minutes at the end of the course to write the exam.
• Enrollment is limited to 25 participants per course, so sign up early!  Bring your lunch and a calculator.
• You need to take one commodity course to receive your LMEP certification.  If you produce more than one livestock commodity on your farm, you may choose which course you want to attend.
• You can buy any commodity manual.  Please call 1-877-480-9992.
• If the livestock commodity you raise on your farm does not have it's own course, the beef course is considered the most generic.  It was used as the template for creating all of the other courses.

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• The course and accompanying material are designed specifically for producers, with practical information that can be put to immediate use on the farm:
• to increase returns;
• to enhance food safety;
• to build consumer confidence;
• to complement Quality Assurance Programs developed by commodity organizations;
• to share ideas and learn with other livestock producers.
• The Ontario government has delayed the introduction of statutory and regulatory initiatives to support the Livestock Medicines Program, until further policy analyses can be completed. A LMEP certificate is not required to purchase designated non-prescription livestock medicines at this time.
• Some commodity organizations require the successful completion of this course for Quality Assurance Programs. Contact your provincial commodity association for details.

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• The course covers three basic objectives:
  • develop a team approach by assigning responsibilities
  • read, understand and follow the label
  • identify ways of improving on farm management systems
• Through proper purchasing, handling, storage and use of livestock medicines you will:
• Decrease costs through correct dosing and reduced wastage;
• Learn that diagnosis is the basis of all livestock medicine use;
• Minimize risks to animals and humans;
• Improve animal health and performance.
• Enhance food safety and consumer confidence. 
• LMEP courses are available in Dairy, Beef, Veal, Sheep & Goat, Poultry, Equine, Beekeeping, and Fur-Bearing.

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• Dairy Farmers of Ontario
• Ontario Cattlemen's Association
• Ontario Veal Association
• Ontario Goat Breeders' Association
• Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency
• Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing Board
• OMAFRA
• College of Veterinarians of Ontario
• Poultry Industry Council
• Ontario Fur Breeder's Association
• Ontario Aquaculture Association
• Ontario Equestrian Federation
• Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association
• Ontario Beekeepers Association

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