BETA promotes European workshop on equine nutrition

9 Aug 2010

After taking part in the organization of the fifth European Workshop on Equine Nutrition, BETA provides key information about the event...

“A prestigious international nutrition conference. .  .”

The impact of nutrition on health and welfare of the horse, whether performing at highest athletic level or whether leisurely carrying its owner through the countryside for relaxation, cannot be underestimated. To maintain good health and optimum performance, the horse requires much more than just the correct levels of nutrients. In addition to avoiding excess or deficiency of nutrients, the 'packaging' and form in which the horse ingests these nutrients plays an important role both for the horse’s body and mind. Incorrect nutrition contributes to occurrence of colic, obesity, metabolic syndrome, laminitis, rhabdomyolisis and stereotypic, abnormal or, indeed, unwanted behaviours.

The 5th European Workshop on Equine Nutrition will be hosted this year at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, 21-23rd September 2010.
The theme of the meeting is:
The Impact of Nutrition on HEALTH and WELFARE
Apart from the 2-day Scientific Conference with an excellent social programme, we are delighted to
announce a special
APPLIED DAY  (£ 45)
On 21st September 2010

The aim of the workshop is to facilitate discussion between equine nutrition scientists and to create a bridge between scientists, practitioners and the horse industry. EWEN is a unique opportunity for all those involved with the care of horses to attend a prestigious international nutrition conference. You will have the opportunity to hear the latest research findings, explained in a down-to-earth manner, by the scientists themselves, and will also get the chance to talk to some of the most important and well-respected equine nutritionists from around the world. If you are interested, please log on to www.ewen.vet.ed.ac.uk