Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents: "32 and You: An Owner's Guide to Genetic Tests in Horses"

Researcher in her lab with the microscope used in her research.
Researcher in her lab with the microscope used in her research. Alexander Raths

Newsdate: Wednesday, February 14,  2024 – 11:30 am
Location: ITHACA, N.Y.

Join the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for “32 and You: An Owner's Guide to Genetic Tests in Horses,” presented by Dr. Callum Donnelly, assistant professor in the Section of Theriogenology.

A Connemara pony used in research at Royal Veterinary College.

A Connemara pony used in research at Royal Veterinary College.

Dr. Callum Donnelly, assistant professor in the Section of Theriogenology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, will provide owners with a guide to genetics tests in horses.
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Dr. Callum Donnelly, assistant professor in the Section of Theriogenology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, will provide owners with a guide to genetics tests in horses.

Donnelly’s talk will focus on horses' genetic health, discussing what kinds of genetics tests are offered, how to interpret genetic tests and what the future holds for genetics as a tool in your horse's health.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6-7 p.m. ET
WHERE: Via Zoom; registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/8617072549437/WN_447yodZ5R-eYoCsDUS8jDg
MEDIA: The event is free and open to the public. Media members are asked to RSVP to Amy S. Li, amy.s.li@cornell.edu.

This seminar is part of the Cornell Equine Seminar Series, and will be presented on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. Please register in advance: https://bit.ly/ESS-Feb-2024

Donnelly received his veterinary degree from Charles Sturt University in Australia. He is a specialist in both reproductive medicine and internal medicine, and holds a Ph.D. in integrative pathobiology from the University of California-Davis. Donnelly’s thesis work focused on genomic and precision medicine as part of the Pioneer 100 Horse Health Project.

He currently serves as a faculty member in the reproductive medicine section, and his clinical practice and research efforts are focused on maternal fetal health and medical genetics, helping to manage healthy and problem pregnancies and providing advanced care for babies before they are born.

The Cornell Equine Seminar Series is presented by the Cornell Equine Hospital and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Held monthly, equine experts present on important equine health and management topics. The event is free and open to the public.

For additional information about the college, see the College of Veterinary Medicine news website.


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