Published September, 2014

The University of Kentucky (UK) Gluck Equine Research Center and UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL)—two UK Ag Equine Programs—will host a free Racetrack Injury Prevention Symposium on Monday, Oct. 20 from 1:30-5 p.m. at the UKVDL.

The Racetrack Injury Prevention Symposium will offer an in-depth look at current efforts to reduce injuries in racehorses. The event is targeted toward veterinarians and anyone else with an interest in the topic. Registration is not required.

The symposium is sponsored by Merck Animal Health. Other sponsors include Boehinger-Ingelheim, Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners, and The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care.

Three hours of continuing education (CE) has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. CE sheets must be signed at the meeting to receive credit.

The UKVDL is located at 1490 Bull Lea Road in Lexington. For more information, contact Jenny Evans at jenny.evans@uky.edu or 859/218-1089.

Jenny Evans, MFA, is the marketing and promotion specialist senior at the Gluck Equine Research Center.