Vet Check in downtown Jackson

Hello Pedigree Stage Stop Race Fans,

this morning a group of Veterinarians led by Dr Veronica Devall, the head vet, has been busy examining each dog on each team. Mushers can check a pool of 14 dogs to then run 10 dogs each day in the race. Dogs are microchipped for identification. Each Musher carries a Vet Book, in the health of each dog is documented throughout the race. That Vet book is part of the mandatory equipment. Several groups of school classes came to the dog yard, despite the snowy conditions: