Welcome to Veterinary Seminar 30. August 2025

Join us for a pleasant, social, and educational weekend at Frogner Cultural Centre, just outside Oslo.

The Ethics and Society Committee and Racevets invite all current and future race veterinarians to an engaging and inspiring Veterinary Seminar. Veterinary nurses, animal chiropractors, animal physiotherapists, and other interested individuals are also very welcome!

Seminar price: NOK 550
Dinner price: NOK 500

More information about dinner venue: www.frauna.no

Registration:
Go to VIPPS and enter 687530. Then select Veterinary Seminar, Saturday 30 August.
Important: Please include your e-mail address in the comment field so we can send you updates.

If you don’t have VIPPS, please send an e-mail to: kasserer@hakadalsledehundklubb.no with your registration for the Veterinary Seminar.

Payment Details:
 Hakadal Sled Dog Club
 PO Box 60, 1482 Hakadal
 Account number: 2030.20.40754
 IBAN: NO28 2030 2040 754
 BIC/SWIFT: SPTRNO22

Bonus:
All participants in the Veterinary Seminar receive free admission to the Dog Sledding Seminar on Sunday.
 Enjoy a full day of inspiring lectures, relevant to both dog mushers and veterinarians.
Follow the full seminar program here: Dog Sledding Seminar 2025 | Facebook

Accommodation:
 Need a place to stay?

Discounted rates are available for seminar participants at Lily Country Club.

Use booking code: HAKADAL when reserving your room to get the special rate.

Book here: https://lilycountryclub.no/
 The hotel is known for its excellent food, a relaxing spa and beautiful surroundings.

Language: English

Speakers:

Heather Huson, PhD in Molecular Genetics, is a researcher at Cornell University's Department of Animal Science in New York. Her work focuses on sled dog genetics, understanding the genetic foundations of performance in arctic breeds, and how to improve health and capability through breeding strategies.

Sergio Maffi, a well-known sled dog veterinarian and researcher, has participated in most major long-distance sled dog races in Norway and internationally for many years. In 2025, he published an article “Main Pathological Conditions Causing Withdrawal of Sled Dogs from Finnmarksløpet 2022–2024”. He will present these findings and also address the effects of sleep deprivation in Veterinarians during races and its consequences.

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