Programme

/ Utrecht University Hall, City Centre

9:00 - 9:15 / Start Congress

9:15 - 9:45 / Introduction to Muscle Physiology and Pathology: Healthy vs. diseased
Prof. Richard Ducatelle, Ghent University

9:45 - 10:30 / Updates on feeding & management of the horse with muscle disorders: Part I
Prof. Stephanie Valberg

10:30 - 11:00 / Break

11:00 - 11:30 / Updates on feeding & management of the horse with muscle disorders: Part II

11:30 - 11:45 / Q&A

11:45 - 12:05 / What do we know about rehabilitation of horses with muscle problems?
Dr. Rachel Murray, Consultant, Veterinary Specialist

12:05 - 12:30 / Case discussion: Focussing on rehabilitation of performance horses with muscle problems focussing on nutrition and exercise regimen.
Dr. Rachel Murray, Dr. Caroline Munsters, Prof. Pat Harris, Prof. Stephanie Valberg, Prof. Ingrid Vervuert

12:30 - 13:30 / Lunch

13:30 - 14:30 / Why should we change the (nutrition) management to improve gastrointestinal health to create a "Happy Athlete"? Clinical perspectives & experiences focussed on EGUS & IBD
Dr. Robin van den Boom & Lieuwke Kranenburg, Utrecht University

14:30 - 14:45 / Research news

14:45 - 15:00 / Q&A: How can nutrition (& management & technology) help to prevent or support treatment for gastro intestinal health problems of performance horses?

15:00 - 15:30 / Closing