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April 25, 26, 27 - Canterbury Park |
2025 MN Horse Expo Speakers/Demos
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Michelle DeBoer PhD
Parasite control recommendations are continuously evolving
due to the increase in resistance to dewormers. This talk will cover the
current status of dewormer resistance, what local research has told us, and how
we can use this information to best manage the parasites in our horses and
herds moving forward. You will be surprised how much new information there is
to learn on this topic!. Friday, April 25 3:00pm-4:00pm Triple Crown Main 3rd Floor of Grandstand The Science Behind Hay Nets and Horse Health 11:00-Noon Triple Crown Main 3rd Floor of the Grandstand
Balancing the Horse’s Diet Saturday, April 26 3:00pm-4:00pm Triple Crown Lounge 3rd Floor of the Grandstand
Interpreting a Forage Analysis Forage, including hay and pasture, is the cornerstone of the
equine diet and should be tested to most accurately understand the nutrients it
offers. This talk will discuss how to take a proper forage sample, where to
send it to be analyzed, and how to interpret the results once they are provided.
We will also highlight key nutrients a Ph.D. nutritionist evaluates in these
analyses and why! Saturday, April 26 5:00pm-6:00pm Triple Crown Main 3rd Floor of the Grandstand Equine Parasite Control
Parasite control recommendations are continuously evolving
due to the increase in resistance to dewormers. This talk will cover the
current status of dewormer resistance, what local research has told us, and how
we can use this information to best manage the parasites in our horses and
herds moving forward. You will be surprised how much new information there is
to learn on this topic!. Sunday, April 27 Noon to 1:00pm Triple Crown Main 3rd Floor of Grandstand The Science Behind Hay Nets and Horse Health Hay nets are a common management practice in the horse industry and many owners wonder how they can impact their horse. This talk will focus on the research that has evaluated hay nets and how, or if, they influence different aspects of horse health. The specific topics that will be discussed include time to consumption, bodyweight, body condition score, dental health, chiropractic health, hanging height, and behaviors. We will also highlight the economical impact of hay nets related to hay waste. This is a talk you won’t want to miss! Sunday, April 27 3:00pm-4:00pm Triple Crown Lounge 3rd Floor of Grandstand Balancing the Horse’s Diet One of the most important aspects of keeping your horse healthy is through feeding a balanced diet. However, it is easy to get lost when considering all the nutrients, feeds and supplements available on the market. This talk will dive into how to properly feed your horse using a forage first mentality while ensuring other key nutrients are provided and balanced properly to help optimize your horse’s health. |
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