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Webinar: 10 Key Concepts for Feeding the Performance HorseBy Kentucky Equine Research Staff · November 17, 2010
With so many different equine supplements and feed choices on the market today, it can be hard to know what to feed your horse to help ensure that he competes at the top of his game. Dr. Kathleen Crandell, a nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research, explains the 10 key concepts for feeding the performance horse in a free on-demand Webinar.
Dr. Crandell covers:
- Finding the right combination of energy sources.
- Getting the right amount of energy.
- Feeding for proper absorption of nutrients.
- Keeping the digestive tract happy.
- Getting the right amount of protein.
- Balancing the diet.
- Getting everything needed into the easy keeper.
- Feeding the right kind of fat.
- Getting the right type of antioxidant
- Finding good advice.
About Dr. Crandell
Dr. Kathleen Crandell received an M.S. in equine nutrition and exercise physiology from Virginia Tech under the direction of Dr. Tom Meacham and a Ph.D. in equine nutrition and reproduction under the direction of Dr. David Kronfeld. Her Masters research focused on the effects of added dietary fat in exercising growing horses and her Ph.D. work was in vitamin A depletion and supplementation in broodmares and growing horses. Dr. Crandell spent two years on the faculty of Virginia Tech as the Superintendent of the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Middleburg, Virginia. Before pursuing her degrees, Dr. Crandell spent several years abroad and is multilingual. As one of KER's technical staff members, Dr. Crandell provides support for KER Team Members and their customers through formulation, product development, and technical field service.
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