A series of workshops on horse-related issues has been scheduled in North Dakota during April.
Kenton Morgan, an equine technical service veterinarian for Zoetis, a global animal health company, is set to be the keynote speaker at the NDSU Extension Service-created Equine Encounter workshops. He will discuss spring equine vaccinations and deworming.
In addition, Mary Berg, livestock environmental management specialist at NDSU's Carrington Research Extension Center, will discuss special topics related to equine nutrient management. Kevin Sedivec, rangeland management specialist, will address horse pasture management and making the best of available pastures.
The dates and locations for the workshops are:
- April 21 - Schollander Pavilion, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo
- April 22 - Morton County Courthouse, Mandan
- April 23 - NDSU North Central Research Extension Center, Minot
All three workshops will begin with supper at 6 p.m.
Local Extension agents will discuss hay selection for horses at the West Fargo and Mandan workshops, and equine disease prevention and biosecurity measures at the Minot workshop.
For more information, contact Berg at 701-652-2951 or mary.berg@ndsu.edu, or the Extension agent for the location of the workshop you plan to attend. For West Fargo, contact Kelcey Hoffman, Cass County Extension agent, at 701-241-5712 or kelcey.hoffman@ndsu.edu; for Mandan, contact Jackie Buckley, Morton County Extension agent, at 701-677-3340 or jackie.buckey@ndsu.edu; and for Minot, contact Paige Brummund, Ward County Extension agent at 701-857-6444 or paige.f.brummund@ndsu.edu. Preregister by April 17 to help organizers with meal planning.
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