UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A Series Of Workshops, Discussions And Demonstrations Focusing On Animal Care, First Aid, Health And Transportation For Both Companion Animals And Livestock Will Be Presented At The Animal Sciences Exhibits Area Of Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 16-18.

Nancy Dreschel, a veterinarian who teaches a course called "Pet and Companion Animals" at Penn State, and is known for her research in companion animal care, will be one of the speakers.

"Dr. Dreschel's pet-care and health-care methods are safe, sound and easily followed by all animal owners," says Ann Swinker, Penn State extension specialist and coordinator of the Animal Sciences Exhibit Area. "She will be giving demonstrations on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the animal greenhouse located on West 12th Street at the Ag Progress Days site."

Truck and trailer manufacturers also will demonstrate the latest features and regulations to keep producers and their livestock safe while traveling.

Presentations will cover first aid for livestock and companion animals (dogs and cats); what to look for in a horse or stock trailer; bandaging horses for transportation; truck requirements and weight restrictions for safely transporting livestock/horse; and disaster preparedness for pets.

"This is a great opportunity for anyone who owns livestock or has a pet and is concerned about health and first aid for your animals and common problems associated with safely transporting animals," says Swinker. "Each day will have something exciting and important for the livestock producer or the pet owner."

Penn State's Ag Progress Days is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College on Route 45. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 16; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 17; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18. Admission and parking are free. For information on other events, visit the Ag Progress Days Web site at http://apd.cas.psu.edu. ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBITS PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

Tuesday, Aug. 16 10 a.m. -- "First Aid for Livestock" 11 a.m. -- " Safely Transporting Livestock: What to Look For in a Horse or Stock Trailer Design" Noon -- "First Aid for Companion Animals (Dogs and Cats)" 1 p.m. -- "Bandaging Horses For Transportation" 2 p.m. -- "Safely Transporting Livestock/Horses: Truck Requirements, Weight Restrictions" Wednesday, Aug. 17 10 a.m. -- "First Aid for Livestock" 11 a.m. -- "Disaster Preparedness for Pets -- Identification, Safe Transport, Planning, etc." Noon -- " Safely Transporting Livestock -- What to Look for in a Horse or Stock Trailer Design" 1 p.m. -- "Safely Transporting Livestock/Horses: Truck Requirements, Weight Restrictions" 2 p.m. -- "First Aid for Livestock " 3 p.m. -- "First Aid for Companion Animals (Dog and Cats)" demonstration Thursday, Aug. 18 10 a.m. -- "First Aid for Livestock" 11 a.m. -- "First Aid for Companion Animals (Dog and Cats)"

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