Horse owners heard the latest in research on how nutrition plays a role in equine reproduction, growth and performance. More than 300 U.S. horse owners and industry leaders from 21 states recently gathered at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center in Gray Summit, Missouri, for a pair of educational VIP events hosted by Purina Animal Nutrition.
“We are always looking for ways to help provide better nutritional support for horses and education for horse owners. It’s a pleasure to welcome horse owners to the Purina Animal Nutrition Center to showcase our research and state-of-the-art facility,” says Dr. Karen Davison, equine nutritionist and sales support manager for Purina Animal Nutrition. “Our team of experts shared management insights that horse owners can take home and implement with their own horses.”
Research shared during the events included:
· Horse feed formulation strategies and the importance of consistent, reliable nutrition.
· Hay quality and impacts on digestion and nutrient content.
· Forage utilization and digestive physiology… [and more.]
“Feeding horses correctly doesn’t have to be complicated and our goal is to help horse owners achieve success and work through unique challenges they may face,” says Dr. Katie Young, lead technical equine nutritionist for Purina Animal Nutrition.
Attendees also visited the Budweiser Clydesdales, who have their nutrition program managed by Purina Animal Nutrition.