by Anastasia Miklojcik

New Brunswick, NJ — The Equine Science Center will sponsor its annual Equine Science Update on Tuesday, December 11, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture on the Cook Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

The Equine Science Update, geared to professionals, horse owners, farm owners and managers, students, science teachers, 4-H horse program participants and educators, will include presentations highlighting the Equine Science Center’s work in advancing equine health, horse management practices, and solutions to equine industry issues. Topics to be covered include:

• The New Jersey Equine Industry 2007 – Economic Impact
• Manure Management Plans and Training for New Jersey Horse Farmers
• Environmental Concerns for Equine Operations
• Jersey Fresh CCI: What the Pros Feed Their Horses
• Rutgers Young Horse Teaching and Research Program
• Horse-Powered Bioenergy
• Current Research in Equine Joint Health

The event starts with a supper at 6:00 p.m. Optional tours before supper include a visit to the current crop of weanlings in the Young Horse Teaching and Research Program at 4:30 p.m. and a demonstration of the Center’s high-speed equine treadmill at 5:00 p.m.

The seminars and tours require reservations, which can be made by calling (732) 932-9419 or e-mailing ESC@njaes.rutgers.edu. The suggested donation for the day’s activities, including the supper, is $25 for adults and $10 for students. For additional information, directions, and a RSVP coupon, call (732) 932-9419 or visit www.esc.rutgers.edu.