Equine Nutrition Short Course

The University of Kentucky Equine Nutrition Working Group will present an Equine Nutrition Short Course on Saturday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m.?4 p.m. in Lexington. The short course is intended for horse owners who want to understand how nutritional management can affect the health and longevity of their horses. Registration fee of $75 is required to cover session materials and lunch and can be found at https://UKEquineNutrition.Eventbrite.com. Space is limited, so register early. Morning lectures will be held at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and topics include: Cracking the Code on Nutritionally Related Diseases Equine Digestion?Colic, Ulcers and other Digestive Disorders Calories: The eight letter word that affects body weight and body condition in horses Bales, bags and tags?what?s in your horse?s feed? Horse Nutrition Myths and Mysteries Afternoon labs will be held and UK Maine Chance Farm and will include: Pasture Plant Identification Tapes, Weights and Body Condition The Right Feed in the Right Amount Pasture Management Feeding Management Tips and Tools For more information or assistance registering, call 633-4593.