Source:  Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

The Elizabeth Atwood Lawrence Symposium: Hoofbeats and Society: the Horse-Human Relationship is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, through Sunday, May 16, 2010 in the Jean Mayer Administration Building, at Tufts University.

The symposium is a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Lawrence and focuses in an area of special interest to her, the horse-human relationship. Speakers and group discussion will address how horses mirror our views on nature and the implications for animal welfare. We will consider how to optimize the horse-human relationship, promote responsible horse ownership and encourage effective policies for horse rescue, adoption and humane death.

Horse enthusiasts, rescue groups, veterinarians, scholars, and other stakeholders are invited!

Registration

The registration fee for veterinarians is $150 for both days or $100 for one day. The registration fee for lay people/NGO is $40 for both days or $20 for one day. Registration includes lectures and course notes on a CD (printed notes are available for an additional charge of $10). Dinners are available for $35 per day.  

For more information and registration forms, check the Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.