The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension will host a Maryland Horse Health and Disease Prevention Seminar at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. Internationally recognized equine researchers and industry leaders will discuss timely topics including identifying illness in horses, infectious diseases, myths and facts about equine vaccinations, and disease prevention measures.

The seminar will be held at the Laurel Park Racetrack in Laurel, Md., and it also will be broadcast by Centra Web Conferencing technologies to four other satellite locations, which will ensure better access throughout Maryland. These satellite locations include:

• Chesapeake College (Wye Mills, Md.);


• Western Maryland Research and Education Center (Keedysville, Md.);


• Harford Community College–Higher Education Center (Aberdeen, MD);


• College of Southern Maryland (LaPlata, Md.).

Veterinarians, trainers, horse breeders, horse owners, and anyone involved in Maryland’s equine industry should not miss this opportunity to increase their understanding of horse health and disease prevention. All attendees will receive conference proceedings, dinner, and the opportunity to ask questions of participating experts