Description

Attend the "Equine Disaster Preparedness Forum" on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

Guest Speakers include:
David Perry, FDACS - Field Emergency Response Coordinator
John Haven, Director University of Florida College of Veterniary
Dr. Dan Knox, AVID Microchip ID
Dana DeJarnatt, FDACS, Division of animal Industry
Jennifer Stagg, Planner/ Program Manager, Emergency Preparedness Division, Duval County
John Ward, CERT Coordinator, Clay County Division of Emergency Management
Dawn McLane, DVM
Alan Weldon., DVM
Jim O'Neal, Duval County Animal Care & Control
Jerry Finch, Founder/President of Habitat for Horses
Rebecca Williams, VP of Habitat for Horses

They will speak on the topics of the state emergency response, as well as Microchipping, proper identification of horses, disaster plan for your farm, basic medical needs for injured and stressed horses, and Community Emergency Response Team.
The Florida State Agricultural Response Team (FL-SART) Emergency Response Trailer will be featured. .

The event is free to the public.
Everyone attending will receive an Equine Evacuation Kit
Door Prizes
Pre-registration is requested.
Log onto: http://www.equinedisasterpreparedness.com
or call 904-626-1990.

Date and Time

6/28/2008, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Location

Jacksonville Equestrian Center

Sponsoring Organization

Event Type

other

Web Site
http://www.equinedisasterpreparedness.com