The subject of equine nutrition always raises many questions. The Rutgers Horse Management Seminar has the answers with a free online series that will be available to viewers around the globe.
The seminars will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, Feb. 8, 15 and 22. Those interested may sign up for the series of individual seminars.
Each virtual seminar will feature two to three speakers that we have done recent work in their field, offering the latest practical scientific information. Every evening will focus on a broad topic area with time for questions after the speaker presentations.
On Feb. 8, the topic is research-based supplements. A panel of speakers from universities that are performing research on various classes of ulcers will explain what they are doing and answer questions on ulcer supplements, antioxidants and joint supplements; omega-3’s and anti-inflammatory supplements.
The speakers are Dr. Frank Andrews, Louisiana State University, ulcer supplements; Dr. Wendy Pearson, University of Guelph, joint supplements and Dr. Sarah White-Springer, Texas A&M, Omega-3, anti-inflammatory.
Nutritionally related disorders take center stage Feb. 15, covering nutritional problems and regulation of muscle mass, as well as issues with having certain horses on pasture.
Speakers are Dr. Kristine Urschel, University of Kentucky, “Nutritional Regulation Of Muscle Mass” and Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips, North Carolina State, “Potential Issues With Horses On Pasture.”
All-forage diets are the focus Feb. 22. Some subtopics will include weight loss strategies for overweight horses kept on pasture and making sure an all-forage diet is balanced, as well as the proper use of alfalfa for horses.
Speakers are Dr. Amanda Grev, University Of Maryland, “Alfalfa: When Is It The Right Choice For Horses?” and Dr. Amy Burk, University of Maryland, “Weight Loss Strategies And Management Of Horses On Pasture, And All Forage Diets”
For more specific speaker information and to register for the series or any of the individual evenings, all of which are free, go to https://go.rutgers.edu/2023HMS