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Veterinary College Offers Conference for Horse Owners

(Knoxville, TN.  January 29, 2013) --  The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) will host Management Strategies in Equine Health Care Saturday, February 23, 2013. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the conference lasts until 4:40 p.m. It will be held in room A118 at the college which is located on the UT agricultural campus. Tours of the new Equine Hospital are available immediately following the conference.

                  

Since a good horse owner is an educated horse owner, the day is dedicated to the health and management of the horse. Preventive healthcare in horses helps keep your equine companion healthy and protects your investment. The conference is designed for those who have owned horses for years or are new to the horse world. Speakers for the conference include board-certified faculty of the UT Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and UT Extension. Topics include parasite control, equine first aid, viral diseases, equine arthritis, pre-purchase examinations, nutrition, and metabolic diseases.

The fee for the conference is $35 for the first family member and $15 for each additional family member. This fee covers lunch, refreshments, and materials. Visit www.vet.utk.edu to download a brochure and registration form. Online registration is also available.

Advance registration by February 18 is requested to ensure adequate food and supplies. For more information, visit  www.vet.utk.edu/continuing_ed, email Barbara Campbell, or call 865-974-7264.

 

 

Posted: 01-29-13 Viewed: 6470 times