Programme

 
Plenary Programme: Feeding & Exercising the Healthy Performance Horse

/ Lecture Hall Equine, Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht Science Parc

9:00 - 9:15

9:00 - 9:15 / Start programme

9:15 - 9:35

9:15 - 9:35 / Practical tips for feeding performance horses
Emanuela Valle (University of Torino)

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
Wendy Pearson (University of Guelph)

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?
Carolien Munsters (Equine Integration, Utrecht University)

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?
Aagje Hardeman (DataHorse) & Filipe Brangança (Utrecht University)

11:50 - 12:00

11:50 - 12:00 / Questions

12:00 - 12:15

12:00 - 12:15 / New technologies: What's pending?

12:15 - 12:30

12:15 - 12:30 / Q&A - General discussion: 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
13:00 - 19:15

Bus leaves to Wageningen University & Eurofins Agro

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Visit to Wageningen University:

Group IVa

  • 13:45: Arrival at Animal Nutrition Group & Carus Respiration Chambers & Updates BACIN2DLIVER project (Organoid research). 
  • 16:15: Bus leaves to Eurofins Agro laboratory
  • 18:15: Bus leaves to Utrecht Science Parc & City Center

Group IVb

  • 14:00: Arrival at Eurofins Agro laboratory
  • 16:00: Bus leaves to Animal Nutrition Group & Carus Respiration Chambers & Updates BACIN2DLIVER project (IVGPT & Organoid research). 
  • 18:30: Bus leaves to Utrecht Science Parc & City Center

Expected arrival in Utrecht: 19:15

Eurofins Forage Analysis: 

Picture Eurofins TrinamiX: Handheld NIRS 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.

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.

 

 
Track V: Technology & Performance Monitoring - 60 persons
13:15 - 13:45

Plenary: Introduction & updates on thermoregulation
Michael Lindinger (Nutraceutical Alliance)

13:45 - 14:15

From Barn to Stable: Exploring Thermography in Animal Health & Performance monitoring
Lenny van Erp (HAS Green Academy)

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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.

14:15 - 17:30

Live demo's & Workshops
Aagje Hardeman (DataHorse), Carolien Munsters (Equine Integration, Utrecht University), Esther Siegers & Filipe Bragança (Utrecht University)

 
Track VI: Vets & Specialists (Cavalor Sponsored Track) - Limited seats available
13:15 - 13:30

Welcome & Cavalor Research Update

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 Dr Caroline Loos a.o. will provide an update on recent research projects

13:30 - 14:30

Diagnosis of Muscle Problems
Stephanie Valberg (ValbergNMDL.com)

14:30 - 15:00

Break

15:00 - 16:00

Fluid and Electrolyte management: Clinical Perspectives & Diagnostics
Harold Schott (Michigan State University)

16:00 - 16:15

To be announced

16:15 - 16:30

Short Break

16:30 - 17:00

Updates on Therapies for Horses with Insulin Dysregulation (ID) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)
Pat Harris (Waltham Petcare Science Institute) & Ellen Roelfsema (Utrecht University)

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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
Floor van Kootwijk