Join the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for "Equine Emergency 101: What To Do When the Worst Happens," presented by Dr. Santiago Mejia, veterinarian at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists.
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Dr. Santiago Mejia, veterinarian at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, will discuss practical information for horse owners on how to handle emergencies and what to do when stressful situations happen.
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WHAT: Dr. Santiago Mejia, veterinarian at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, will discuss simple and practical information for horse owners on how to handle emergencies and what to do when stressful situations happen.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 17, 6-7 p.m. ET
WHERE: Via Zoom; registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zoYPtauCQWC1gI5LmWfGvQ
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, October 17, 2023, from 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. Please register in advance: https://bit.ly/ESS-Oct2023
Dr. Santiago Mejia recently joined Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists (CRES) as a full-time surgeon, covering orthopedics, soft tissue, lameness/imaging and emergency. Mejia grew up in Colombia, riding Paso Fino and Quarter horses. He has professional veterinary experience from Kentucky, North Carolina, and was previously an intern at CRES. His recent research examined ortho-biologics as potential disease modifying drugs for the treatment of equine osteoarthritis.
The Cornell Equine Seminar Series is presented by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Hospital, the New York State 4-H Horse Program 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.
Press release by Amy S. Li