Programme
| Plenary Programme: Feeding & Exercising the Healthy Performance Horse | |
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/ Lecture Hall Equine (Yalelaan 114), Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht Science Parc |
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| 9:00 - 9:15 |
9:00 - 9:15 / Start programme |
| 9:15 - 9:35 |
9:15 - 9:35 / Practical tips for feeding performance horses |
| 9:35 - 09:50 |
9:35 - 09:50 / Questions |
| 09:50 - 10:15 |
09:50 - 10:15 / From fat to fit: the role of inflammation in re-conditioning the equine athlete |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
10:15 - 10:30 / Questions |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
10:30 - 11:00 / Break |
| 11:00 - 11:20 |
11:00 - 11:20 / An applied approach to fitness & workload - What do we see in practice and how do we monitor and control this? |
| 11:20 - 11:30 |
11:20 - 11:30 / Questions |
| 11:30 - 11:50 |
11:30 - 11:50 / Equine quantitative gait analysis - What are the potential tools to use for the equine professional, nutritionist and veterinarian to monitor gait, performance and welfare? |
| 11:50 - 12:00 |
11:50 - 12:00 / Questions |
| 12:00 - 12:15 |
12:00 - 12:15 / New technologies: What's pending? |
| 12:00 - 12:05 |
12:00 - 12:05 / Free communication (3 min) Effects of two cooling modalities on rectal, middle gluteal and pectoral muscle temperature recovery following treadmill exercise |
| 12:05 - 12:10 |
12:05 - 12:10 / Short presentation: Eye tracking – What do you look at? Assessment of equine lameness |
| 12:10 - 12:15 |
12:10 - 12:15 / Short presentation: Fresh vs. Dry NIR: the Potential for Equine Nutrition and the Critical Role of a Large Database |
| 12:15 - 12:30 |
12:15 - 12:30 / Q&A - Start General discussion part I (to think about): How can we monitor and improve the wellbeing of the healthy equine athlete by nutrition and the use of new technologies? |
| 12:30 - 13:00 |
12:30 - 13:00 / Quick Lunch Track IV; Lunch for Track V & VI |
| Afternoon Tracks (IV, V & VI) | |
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| Track IV: Research & Nutrition (Bus to Wageningen) - 60 persons - Sponsored by Premier Nutrition | |
| 13:00 - 19:15 |
Bus leaves to Wageningen University & Eurofins Agro Full descriptionVisit to Wageningen University: Group IVa
Group IVb
Expected arrival in Utrecht: 19:15 Eurofins Forage Analysis:
This cutting-edge NIR technology delivers immediate analysis results right on the farm (Picture), offering the convenience of having a lab in the palm of your hand! During the congress, and particularly on this tour, you will learn about these state-of-the-art devices in action and experience their unmatched speed and precision firsthand. Additionally, you will visit the forage analysis lab and explore the various applications of NIR technology in forage analysis.
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| Track V: Technology & Performance Monitoring - 60 persons - Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim 13:20 - 17:30 | |
| 13:20 - 13:35 |
From Barn to Stable: Exploring Thermography in Animal Health & Performance monitoring (a comparative approach) Join Lenny as she shares her and students’ hands-on experiences with thermography applications in monitoring animal health (Cows, Horses). Through a short presentation followed by an interactive discussion, participants will discuss the potential and limitations of this technology for enhancing equine health, performance, and overall care. |
| 13:35 - 14:05: |
Plenary: Update on Thermoregulation in Athletic Horses |
| 14:05 - 14:15 |
Instructions for demo's: Rhana Aarts & Speakers |
| 14:20 - 15:20 |
Live demo's & Workshops (Round 1) |
| 15:20-15:50 |
Change of groups & Coffee Break |
| 15:50 - 16:50 |
Live demo's & Workshops (Round 2) |
| 17:00 - 17:30 |
Questions & Plenary discussion (Lecture Hall Equine) & Closing |
| Track VI: Vets & Specialists - Limited seats available - Sponsored by Cavalor | |
| 13:15 - 13:30 |
Welcome & Cavalor Research Update Full descriptionDr Caroline Loos a.o. will provide an update on recent research projects |
| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Diagnosis of Muscle Problems |
| 14:30 - 15:00 |
Break |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Fluid and Electrolyte management: Clinical Perspectives & Diagnostics |
| 16:00 - 16:20 |
Short Break |
| 16:20 - 16:30 |
Free communication (5 min) Characterization of body condition, muscle atrophy and plasma biomarkers in Horses and Ponies with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) |
| 16:30 - 17:00 |
Updates on Therapies for Horses with Insulin Dysregulation (ID) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) Updates on Therapies for Horses with Insulin Dysregulation (ID) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) |
| 17:00 -17:15 |
The new Dutch Equine Parasite Guidelines |
Efficient and optimized horse feeding begins with a clear understanding of forage nutritional value. With Eurofins On-Farm Solutions, delegates gain real-time insights into forage quality—whether it’s in the field, in hay bales, or in the feed trough. During the tour, delegates will also be introduced to the new mobile near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) technology, specifically validated for equine feed.