Saturday Talk 3-22-2014

[Nok Acker]

Canine Athlete Care for the Last Great Sled Race on Earth

 The Iditarod

 

 

 

WHO:             Alicia Harris              

WHEN:         Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 1:30 pm

 WHERE:      Barrow Arctic Research Center

(new science building)

 

ALL AGES WELCOME

Need a ride? A van will be in front of Cold Man Coffee at 12:45,

 Tuzzy Library at 1:00 pm, take people to and from the presentation.

 

HOST:                  Nokinba Acker, BASC

      

          Sled dog racing is just like any sport, it takes a highly skilled, trained and healthy athlete. In the case of the Iditarod, the number one athlete is the dog! Just like human athletes, these canines are put to the test before, during and after the race to make sure they start healthy and stay healthy. The Veterinary Team is part of this from beginning to end, performing over 10,000 checks on the dogs, including exams, collecting samples and communicating with mushers to ensure the health and safety of the team. Come learn what it takes to make sure a musher’s team is ready for the last great sled race on Earth.        

                                      Brought to you by the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium

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SCHOOLYARD PROJECT

For more information call Nokinba Acker at 852-4881 or email – nok....@arcticscience.org