MEDIA ALERT
For Immediate Release
Contact: Mariah Carroll College of Veterinary Medicine, 612-624-7231
U of M Veterinary College Faculty to Present Equine Medicine at Horse Expo
What: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and the Equine Center faculty will present on a variety of topics important to the horse community.
When: April 27-29, 2007
Where: Minnesota Horse Expo. All presentation will be held in the Ramberg Building located on the Minnesota State Fair Grounds.
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Faculty Presentations
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DATE
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TIME
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TITLE
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FACULTY
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Friday, April 27
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2-3 p.m.
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Preventive Medicine: Vaccinations and Dewormings
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Dr. Stacy Tinkler
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3-4 p.m.
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Barn Disaster Planning
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John Shutske, PhD and Betsy Gilkerson
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4-5 p.m.
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Pasture Establishment
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Krishona Martinson, PhD
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5-6 p.m.
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Vicious Vegetation: Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses Description
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Dr. Mike Murphy, PhD
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Saturday, April 28
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11-12 p.m.
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Barn Disaster Planning
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John Shutske, PhD and Betsy Gilkerson
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12-1 p.m.
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Caring for a Newborn Foal
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Dr. Jean-Tin Tan
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1-2 p.m.
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Care of the Geriatric Horse
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Dr. Cassandra Johnson
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2-3 p.m.
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Herpes: Why is it causing outbreaks and how can I protect my horse?
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Dr. Julie Wilson
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3-4 p.m.
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Preventive Medicine: Vaccinations and Deworming
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Dr. Stacy Tinkler
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4-5 p.m.
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Travel Preparedness: What you need to do before you leave for a show
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Dr. Spring Halland
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5-6 p.m.
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Pasture Establishment
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Krishona Martinson, PhD
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Sunday, April 29
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2-3 p.m.
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Vicious Vegetation: Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses Description
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Dr. Mike Murphy, PhD
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3-4 p.m.
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Equine Protozoal Myelitis
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Dr. Stephanie Valberg, PhD
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MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL (April 26, 2007) – The University of Minnesota Equine Center is dedicated to advancing the health, well-being, and performance of the horse. During the three-day Horse Expo, faculty will present on a variety of horse-related topics.
The U of M Veterinary Medical Center will be offering tours of the Large Animal Hospital and visitors can meet equine veterinarians and learn more about the services offered. Each tour is limited to 50 people and tour passes will be available on a first-come, first-serve. Buses will pick up and drop off participants at the bus stop located by the Horse Expo entrance on Liggett Street. Buses depart at the following designated times.
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TOURS
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DATE
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TIME
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Friday,
April 27
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2:30-4:00 p.m.
4:00-5:30 p.m.
5:30-7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, April 28
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10:00-11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
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The new U of M Equine Center will open in fall 2007. The Equine Center represents the University’s dedication to an expanded and comprehensive equine program, including undergraduate equine education, continued devotion to educating the next generation of equine veterinarians, a focus on equine research that will change the lives of horses worldwide, all while providing cutting edge, compassionate care for horses.
For more information about the College of Veterinary Medicine, go to www.cvm.umn.edu and for more information about the Horse Expo, visit www.mnhorseexpo.org.
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine improves the health and well-being of animals and people by providing high-quality veterinary training, conducting leading-edge research, delivering innovative veterinary services, and leading and supporting critical public health initiatives. For more information, visit www.cvm.umn.edu.
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