Equine Nutrition and Health

Agenda

Monday, May 18

1:00-1:05
Introduction
Chairs: Tyler Bramble and Adam Burnsed

1:05-1:25
Developing equine nutrition: New achievements and prospects
W. Martin-Rosset, INRA, Champanelle, France

1:30-1:50
Feeding special needs horses: From metabolic problems to geriatric issues - What’s new?
S. Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition, Idaho, USA

1:55-2:15
Carbohydrates vs. fats: Fitting dietery energy form to function
B. McIntosh, University of Tennessee, Tennessee, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Using corporate social responsibility as a source of competitive advantage
Frank Bradley, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

2:20-2:50
BREAK

2:55-3:15
The critical challenge: Has modern feed technology improved the challenges of feeding practices in confined horses?
B. Schurg, University of Arizona, Arizona, USA

3:20-3:40
Targeting phosphorus: Using solid state fermentation technologies to improve digestion, reduce inorganic P needs
C. Dunnett, Independent Equine Nutrition, Suffolk, UK

3:45-4:05
Controlling feed costs does not mean cutting corners
B. Vandergrift, EquiVision Inc., Kentucky, USA

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
How a company can gain strategic advantage from having a sustainability policy
Damien McLoughlin, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

6:00
Buses leave for Kentucky Night

Tuesday, May 19

8:00-8:05
Introduction
Chairs: Tyler Bramble and Adam Burnsed

8:05-8:25
Reaching across the fence: Integrating nutrition and veterinary goals
T. Stephens, University of Florida, Florida, USA

8:30-8:50
Focusing nutrition on health and reproductive problems in horses: Developing practical applications
M. LeBlanc, Rood and Riddle, Kentucky, USA

8:55-9:15
Important minerals matter: Do horses need more dietery selenium?
M. Dunnett, Independent Equine Nutrition, Suffolk, UK

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Focus on traceability
David Byrne, Former EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection and World Health Organization Special Envoy on the Revision of the International Health Regulations

9:20-9:50
BREAK

9:55-10:15
How do you create a global brand through global activation – The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
C. Keogh, Alltech, Co. Meath, Ireland

10:20-10:35
Looking after all the Queen’s Horses - Three shows a year culminating at the 2009 Alltech European Equestrian Championships
S. Brookes-Ward, The HPower Group, Berkshire, UK

10:40-11:00
Building collaborative partnerships that lead to increased market share - What will the future bring
J. Crowley, Lakeland Animal Nutrition, Florida, USA

11:05-11:30
Questions & Answers: A brief discussion with the speakers

Special 5 Minute Business Bookend
Motivating your team in a time of crisis
Declan Coyle, Andec Communications – Media, Dublin, Ireland

12:00-12:20
Reflecting on Muhammad Ali’s humanitarian efforts, his life and legacy. Launching the Alltech - Muhammad Ali Center Global Education and Charitable Fund
Lonnie and Muhammad Ali
Lexington Convention Center – Heritage Hall West

followed by Poster Discussion Luncheon
(Refer to Plenary Sessions page for details)