from the Harness Horse Breeders of New York State

Latham, NY — The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine will present a seminar on advances in equine health practices and procedures for horse breeders, owners and trainers on Sunday (Aug. 25) at Vernon Downs in Vernon, N.Y.

The event is sponsored by the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund and hosted by Harness Horse Breeders of New York State.

The seminar will cover how to protect your horse from infectious diseases, platelets and Equine Herpes Virus Type-1 infection, alternative sources of equine mesenchymal stem cells, Equine Hepatitis Virus discoveries and their importance to equine health and diagnosis of poor performance in racehorses.

It begins at 2 p.m., with registration at 1:30 p.m., and includes a buffet dinner. Beverages will be available at registration. The seminar is free and includes learning materials.

This equine seminar requires advance registration. For more information or to register, please call Harness Horse Breeders at 518.785.5858 or e-mail info@hhbnys.com.

For anyone interested in staying for the races on Aug. 25, the Zweig Memorial Trot Open and Filly divisions will take place on the evening card with a post time of 6:45 p.m.