from 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 infectious diseases at home and on the track, platelets and equine herpes virus type-1 infections, alternative sources of equine stem cells, diagnosis of poor performance in racehorses, and a hepatitis virus discover and its potential importance to equine health.

There will be open question and answer opportunities available.

The seminar begins at 2 p.m. with registration at 1:30 p.m. Beverages and snacks will be available at registration. The seminar is free and includes materials and a meal.

This equine seminar requires advance registration. For more information or to register, call Harness Horse Breeders of NYS 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 will take place at the harness track with post time at 6:45 p.m.