The complete article, titled "Targeted Diets Can Aid Horses with Liver Disease," features an overview of hepatic disease in horses as well as feeding recommendations.

Joe Pagan, Ph.D., founder and president of KER, has provided articles for Feedstuffs for several years. He has written on diverse topics related to equine nutrition: feeding strategies for metabolic conditions, water quality and consumption, hindgut acidosis, buffering capacity of forages, colic, and omega-3 fatty acids, just to name a few. A complete list of Pagan's contributions to the magazine is contained elsewhere on this website.

Feedstuffs is a weekly newspaper serving agribusiness decision-makers involved in the manufacture, production, and distribution of agricultural products and services. For over 80 years, Feedstuffs has been providing news, information, and analysis on areas directly related to food production, including the related areas of feed manufacturing, animal health and nutrition, industry trends, feed ingredients, government regulations and marketing.

Another point of interest: Saracen-fed horses had a significantly better average when compared with the average price achieved by the yearlings fed by other feed manufacturers in the United Kingdom.

To learn more about Saracen, check out the latest issue of Equinews, the official quarterly publication of KER. An article titled "Saracen Horse Feeds at the Sales" tracts the company's success in feeding outstanding sale horses over the last decade.

KER is giving away tickets through weekly drawings to those who sign up for its electronic newsletters, The Weekly Feed and Equine Review, between now and September 24.

To enter on ker.com, go to the contest page and sign up for the KER newsletters. Current newsletter subscribers can enter the contest by selecting the newsletter they already receive.

A new winner will be announced every week. Each week's winner will have a choice of which event to attend from the remaining available tickets. Previous winners have selected tickets to eventing, driving, and vaulting, but many sessions remain available.

Winners will be notified via e-mail and posted on KER's Facebook profile.

Tickets must be used for the winner and a guest (not to be given away or resold), and must be picked up from the KER booth (400-502) at the International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington at least one day prior to the event. Read the full terms and conditions.

The Games will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 25-Oct. 10, 2010. This is the first time the Games have been held in the United States.

KER is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving both the horse owner and the feed industry. Its goal is to advance the industry's knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology and apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses. Contact marketing@ker.com for more information.

The pair was named to the United State Equestrian Federation's short list for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be held this fall in Lexington, Kentucky.
O'Connor also rode Quintus 54 to a second-place finish in the CCI** held at the same competition.

KER-sponsored rider Phillip Dutton earned top ribbons in the CIC*** with Truluck and Inmidair, finishing third and sixth respectively. Like O'Connor, Dutton has made the short list for the World Equestrian Games, except he has five possible mounts: Connaught, Kheops du Quesnay, The Foreman, Truluck, and Woodburn.

All short-listed horse/rider combinations must participate in the Land Rover 2010 USEA American Eventing Championships for final selection. This event will take place September 9-12, 2010, in Fairburn, Georgia.

Sign up for a chance to win tickets to the Games.

Horse 1: 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding in light training that competes occasionally but travels several times a month; diet includes a well-fortified grain mixture, alfalfa-grass hay, and free-choice pasture; never given RiteTrac; somewhat nervous by nature and oftentimes cranky;

Horse 2: 6-year-old Thoroughbred gelding in light training; diet includes a well-fortified, high-fat, high-fiber grain mix, a balancer pellet, and free-choice access to good-quality pasture; given RiteTrac once daily when cribbing frequency increased; and

Horse 3: 11-year-old Thoroughbred gelding in heavy training, ridden six to seven times weekly; diet includes a well-fortified, high-fat, high-fiber concentrate, free-choice grass hay; given RiteTrac as indicated on the label, twice daily mixed thoroughly in a grain meal; during stressful times, he tends to lose his appetite and fret.

Gastroscopy results indicated diverse gastric environments.

Interior view of a horse's stomach.

Horse 1, the gelding that had received no RiteTrac whatsoever, was diagnosed with roughened gastric tissue and small pinpoint lesions that ran the entire length of the lesser curvature of the stomach. No healing lesions were noted. (See a detailed diagram of the equine stomach.)

Horse 2, the gelding that had been placed on RiteTrac a few weeks prior to gastroscopy, was also diagnosed with roughened margins and minute lesions along the length of the margo plicatus. Hyperkeratosis (thickening of tissue) and a moderate-sized healing ulcer were also noted along the greater curvature of the stomach.

Horse 3, the gelding that had received RiteTrac as indicated for a several months, had the healthiest stomach environment. Though there was evidence of healed ulcers, there was no active disease and no noteworthy lesions.

RiteTrac provides total-tract support for horses involved in all disciplines. RiteTrac is one product in the KERx range of nutritional supplements.

For more information on gastrointestinal ulcers, check out "Overview of Gastric and Colonic Ulcers," written by Frank M. Andrews and published in Advances in Equine Nutrition IV, edited by Joe Pagan, Ph.D., founder and president of Kentucky Equine Research.

Ponies compete in hunter and jumper divisions at the Pony Finals National Championships.

Championships in six hunter divisions (green and regular) were bestowed to ponies in three height categories: small (not to exceed 12.2 hands), medium (over 12.2 and not to exceed 13.2 hands) and large (over 13.2 and not to exceed 14.2 hands). In addition to hunters, pony jumpers vied for a national championship, and riders from across the country tested their riding skills in the EquiSport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Finals.

More information on the competition can be found on the USEF website.  

Ponies are notoriously easy keepers. Ever wonder how horsemen keep hunter ponies in top competition weight? Kentucky Equine Research (KER) went straight to the source. As part of a larger survey of feeding management practices of sport horses, KER nutritionists polled the owners and trainers of ponies to see exactly what they were being fed. The results of the survey are included in a paper titled "Feeding Horses at the Winter Equestrian Festival: A Review of Common Practices," featured in the proceedings of the 2010 KER Nutrition Conference, Feeding and Veterinary Management of the Sport Horse. 

The Kentucky Horse Park is the site of this year's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. You can win tickets to this exciting international event by signing up for one of KER's free electronic newsletters. Enter to win now!

Australia's Glen Haven Park was charged with recruiting and training the horses for the event, which will include individual and team jumping competitions. The competitors select the horse on which they'll compete through a random draw. See a video of the horses arriving and settling in to the Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre. 

Kentucky Equine Research Team Member, Barastoc (Ridley Agriproducts) is the official feed supplier for these horses for the 12 months leading up to and during the event. The horses receive nutritionally balanced diets with Barastoc feeds and KER supplements to bring out the best in each horse.

KER has worked closely with the trainers and staff at Glen Haven Park to ensure that the transition of horses from Queensland, Australia to Singapore has been as seamless as possible. The horses have been gradually acclimatized during their 12 months of training in lead-up to the games. Their diet and condition been carefully monitored throughout each stage of their preparation. These diets include:

Equestrian uniforms for the Youth Olympic Games.

• Barastoc Calm Performer
• Barastoc Cool Command
• KER Restore
• KER Hemabuild
• KER Equi-Jewel

With little time between the horses' arrival and return to peak competition fitness it has been imperative that everything, from the hay and water was taken with them whilst in transit to ensuring that their usual feed and supplements were at the venue for when they landed, to make sure the journey has been as stress free as possible. All the horses travelled extremely well and landed in excellent condition and have since begun their rigorous training schedule in lead-up to this week's competition.

Learn more about the equestrian events of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.

To enter, just sign up for the KER newsletter of your choice (current subscribers can select the newsletter they already receive to be entered in the contest). Winners of the weekly drawings will be announced on KER's Facebook page every Friday until September 24.

They then have the chance to select the event of their choice from the available pool of tickets--including nearly every discipline.

Previous winners have chosen to see driving, eventing, and vaulting competition.

Read more and enter to win.

Their next steps in qualifying for WEG will include dressage training with Oded Shimoni and competing in jumper classes at the HITS Culpeper Spring & Summer Show Series. Their next event will be the Richland Park Horse Trials in late August, before heading to the official selection trials, the Land Rover/USEA American Eventing Championships at Chattahoochee Hills.

Corcoran is responsible for O'Connor's top horses, and works with Karen and consultants at KER to assess each horse's different nutritional needs. Each one has to be catered to differently in order to perform its best.

"The most important elements leading up to a competition are overall health of the horse, starting with nutrition," Corcoran said. "Without proper nutrition you cannot have a healthy horse and a healthy horse is a sound horse. My priorities until that time are fitness and soundness as well."

KER products used by O'Connor team include EquiShure, Restore, DuraPlex, Nano•E, Triad, Bio-Bloom, and Hemabuild, while feed is provided by KER Team Member Pennfield Equine Feed Technologies.

One highlight of the summer issue is a synopsis of muscular problems that affect horses and nutritional recommendations designed to manage horses with these myopathies. Much of the information in the article, titled "Current Diagnosis and Nutritional Management of Tying-Up," was gleaned from a paper Stephanie Valberg, D.V.M., Ph.D., presented at the 2010 KER Nutrition Conference in April. The complete paper is also available on ker.com.

In addition, the current issue contains several articles that underscore the scope of KER's success in formulating feeds appropriate for two very different groups of equine athletes--racehorses and three-day eventers. KER Team Members Hallway Feeds, Pennfield Feed Technologies, and Saracen Horse Feeds manufacture the KER-formulated feeds referred to in these articles:

• "KER Team Member Feeds the Triple Crown"
• "Saracen Horse Feeds at the Sales"
• "Rolex Three-Day Event Showcases Elite Riders"

Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., one of KER's staff nutritionists, also responds to a case report involving a Thoroughbred mare with lactation tetany or hypocalcemia.

The next issue of Equinews will be available online this fall. Look for it in October!

Continue to follow KER at ker.com. Sign up for KER's free electronic newsletters and get the chance to win free tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Blame, who was born and raised and is trained on Hallway Feeds, battled favorite Quality Road for the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes win. Because the Whitney Stakes is a "win-and-you're-in" race, Blame is now qualified to enter this year's Breeders' Cup Classic. Trainer Al Stall, Jr. said the horse's next start will likely be the October 2 Jockey Club Gold Cup.

On the West Coast, Zenyatta extended her winning streak to a remarkable 18 with a victory in the Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes. The 6-year-old mare, also fed by Hallway Feeds, is aiming to repeat her victory in last year's Breeders' Cup Classic.
]]> http://www.ker.com/news/2010/08/hallway-feeds-in-the-winners-c.html http://www.ker.com/news/2010/08/hallway-feeds-in-the-winners-c.html News Thoroughbred Racing Blame Hallway Feeds Success Story Team Member Thoroughbred Racing Zenyatta Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:35:53 -0500 John Crandell and Heraldic earned their second Tevis Cup victory on July 26, 2010.

Considered the most arduous endurance race in the world, the Tevis Cup is contested over 100 miles of rugged California trail.

In addition to grueling terrain, the scorching heat offered challenges this year. Temperatures soared into the 90s, and this single factor caused many of the horse-and-rider teams to go slower than normal or retire. Fewer than half of the starters finished the trek.

LR Bold Greyson, ridden by Shannon Constanti, finished in second place. The Crandell family of Star Tanney, Va., owns both Heraldic and LR Bold Greyson, a homebred. Crandell and Constanti finished two hours in front of the other competitors.

Crandell uses several KER-formulated products to produce winning results including Preserve and Hemabuild. In addition, he also uses the KERx Wellness Supplement specifically designed by KER nutritionists. Crandell is brother-in-law to Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a KER nutritionist based in Virginia and an endurance enthusiast.

Kathleen Crandell has spoken extensively on feeding and managing elite endurance horses, most recently at this year's KER Nutrition Conference, where she presented the paper "Observations and Recommendations for Feeding the Endurance Horse."

Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Team Member Hallway Feeds is one of the sponsors of this event.

Hats Off Day is the only day of the year an entire family can enjoy the Kentucky Horse Park at no cost.

The full team includes:
Norbert Radny and West Coast Acheron 
Grooms: Jane Radny, Dr. Narelle Cribb
Crew: Rebecca Radny, Harry O'Brien, Ian Symington 

Matthew Sample and Tarrangower Crecendo (Reserve: Brookleigh Ricardo)
Grooms: Paul Brown, Jessica Landridge 
Crew: Barbara Timms 

Penny Toft and Don 
Grooms: Anne Hall, Alexandra Toft 
Crew: Helen Toft, Jackie Byrnes, Peter Toft 

Chef d' Equipe, Dr. Trish Mackay-Annetts, Assistant: Denise Trollope 
Team Veterinarian: Dr. Robyn Mather 
Crew Manager: Chris Gates 
Farrier: Mark Peel 

Radny and Acheron won their final preparatory ride last week, covering 90 km in 4:53. Sample and Crecendo will compete at the Murrumba 100-km ride August 8, while Toft's final ride will be Charvleville August 21.

The horses are currently booked to fly to the United States on August 29. After clearing quarantine, they'll be housed at Kentucky Equine Research's Versailles, Ky., research farm, allowing the riders to acclimate and condition the horses under local conditions for several weeks before the September 26 endurance event at the Kentucky Horse Park. 

Kentucky Equine Research (KER) is the official equine nutritionist of both the Australian Equestrian Team and the U.S. Equestrian Federation. KER nutritionists work with feed mill owners and managers on six continents to formulate top-quality feeds that complement typical forages found in the locale. Based in Kentucky, the company's second office is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to serve that continent as well as Asia.

After a life-threatening riding accident in 2009, a courageous and determined Meg is once again interacting with the horses she loves and admires at her Castlebar Endurance Arabians, located in northeastern Victoria, southern Australia.

Meg was recently featured on Australian television. The segment includes comments by individuals that were critical in assisting Meg during the days immediately following her accident, as well as the people she continues to derive support from daily, including her husband Chris Gates and key members of the Castlebar team. As her recovery progresses, Meg hopes to one day compete again.

Learn more about Meg Wade's empire and Castlebar Endurance Arabians.

The Laurels at Landhope International Combined Driving Event, which will be held in West Grove, Chester County, Pa., September 10-12, will be the final U.S. driving selection prior to the Games.

Weber has been named the U.S. Equestrian Federation Four-in-Hand Driving Champion for eight years in a row. See Chester Weber's profile.

The proceedings from this conference are available in hard copy for $60, or as a file download for $35. For a limited time, Lulu.com is offering 15% off for those who use coupon code BEACHREAD305 at checkout.

Topics include:

• Electrolyte Use for Hydration of the Sport Horse
• Care for Competition Horses: Staying Within the Medication Rules
• Advances in Diagnosis of Equine Joint Disease
• Management of Joint Disease in the Sport Horse
• Pursuing the Genetic Basis for Tying-Up Syndromes
• Management of Tying-Up in Sport Horses
• Antioxidant Research and Its Application to Feeding Horses
• Feeding Management of the Three-Day Event Horse
• Recommendations for Feeding the Endurance Horse
• Trends in the Management of European Sport Horses
• Remarks on the Benefits of Heart Rate Recordings
• Feeding Variations by Equestrian Disciplines

Purchase the proceedings through Lulu.com.

To celebrate the season, KER has activated discounts on four of its premier products: Equine Ester 100, KER-Flex, Restore, and Bio-Bloom. The following discounts apply:

• Equine Ester 100 (50% discount)--an antioxidant rich in natural vitamin E
• KER-Flex (30% discount)--oral joint supplement contains glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
• Restore (15% discount on 40-lb bucket, 25% discount on pastes)--replenishes electrolytes at optimal levels without unnecessary sugar
• Bio-Bloom (15% discount)--dual-action hoof and coat supplement

Order online or call 859-873-1988 for assistance.

Shipping and handling charges apply. Offer only available within the continental United States. Good through September 30, 2010, or while supplies last.

A body condition score chart illustrates the Henneke Scale, which uses numbers 1-9 to objectively rate a horse's overall body condition.  A horse with a body condition score of 1 is considered poor or emaciated, while a horse with a body condition score of 9 is extremely fat.  Healthy horses have a body condition score from 4-7. 

A free downloadable horse body condition score chart is now available from Kentucky Equine Research (KER).

The chart details the key areas to monitor to determine your horse's condition: thickening of the neck, fat covering the withers, fat deposits along backbone, fat deposits on flanks, fat deposits on inner thighs, fat deposits around tailhead, fat deposits behind shoulders, fat covering ribs, and how the shoulder blends into the neck. Example illustrations are included.

The chart is available in two options:

• Low-resolution for online use
• High-resolution for print use

Read more about body condition scoring.

KER is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving both the horse owner and the feed industry. Its goal is to advance the industry's knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology and apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses. Contact marketing@ker.com for more information.

For a limited time, Kentucky Equine Research is offering a clearance sale on Equine Ester 100 at 50% off its regular price. Purchase a 750 gram jar--that's 50 servings--for $21.50. Learn more about Equine Ester 100 and buy online.

Notes from The Curragh indicate Snow Fairy, "opened up a gap on her pursuers in a matter of strides, continuing to pull away all the way to the line."

Of the Irish Oaks performance, Trainer Ed Dunlop noted, "She won really well and is a filly with a huge heart."

Dunlop followed the same path with Ouija Board in 2004, culminating in a career that included seven Group 1 wins, among them the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf.

Snow Fairy's performance was fueled by Saracen Horse Feeds, a Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Team Member based in England.

To celebrate the World Equestrian Games coming to Kentucky, KER is giving away tickets to its fans, followers, and customers. Ten pairs of tickets will be available to those who sign up for KER's newsletters, The Weekly Feed and Equine Review, between now and September 24.

To enter on ker.com, go to the contest page and sign up for the KER newsletters. Current newsletters subscribers can enter the contest by selecting the newsletter they already receive.

A new winner will be announced every week. Each week's winner will have their choice of which event they'd like to see from the remaining available tickets.

AVAILABLE TICKETS

Winners each week will be able to choose from among the available ticket pairs. KER holds tickets to nearly all the WEG events, but once they're claimed, they're gone--so sign up early for the best odds and selection!

Winners will be notified via email and posted on KER's Facebook profile.

Tickets must be used for the winner and a guest (not to be given away or resold), and must be picked up from the KER booth (400-502) at the International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington at least one day prior to the event. Read the full terms and conditions.

The Games will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 25-Oct. 10, 2010. This is the first time the Games have been held in the United States. Purchase tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

KER is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving both the horse owner and the feed industry. Its goal is to advance the industry's knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology and apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses. Contact marketing@ker.com for more information.

Kentucky Equine Research Team Member Brooks Feed in Ontario is the feed supplier of choice for Big Red Mike and other horses in the trainer's stable.

Gonzales led all trainers by wins in Ontario last year when his horses finished 104 races in first place. Based at Woodbine and Fort Erie, he has a lifetime record of 32 stakes wins.

The selection process is ongoing, but several of the equestrians sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research (KER) are in contention.

KER riders have made a big impact on selectors in the sport of eventing. Phillip Dutton holds five of the 18 spots with horses Connaught, Kheops du Quesnay, The Foreman, Truluck, and Woodburn. Karen O'Connor and Mandiba have also been named to the short list for consideration. All short-listed horse/rider combinations must participate in the Land Rover 2010 USEA American Eventing Championships for final selection. This event will take place September 9-12, 2010, in Fairburn, Georgia.

In the sport of combined driving, KER equestrian Chester Weber is among 10 drivers named to the nominated entry for WEG. From this group the definite entry (team and Individuals) will be named to represent the United States in the Four-in-Hand Driving Championships.

Sponsored rider Mary Jordan also finished in the Top 10 at the selection trials for para-equestrian dressage, riding her own homebred mare Paxton Abbey.

Read more about KER's sponsored equestrians.

KER is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving both the horse owner and the feed industry. Its goal is to advance the industry's knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology and apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses. Contact marketing@ker.com for more information.

Ten names were included on the Nominating Entry recently filed by the United States Equestrian Federation. The Definite Entry for both team and individual competition will be pulled from this group to represent the United States.

Weber is one of several high-caliber equestrians sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research (KER). See the entire roster of sponsored riders.

Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Australasia formulated the feed products on which both Alverta and Starspangledbanner, a four-year-old colt, were reared. Starspangledbanner spent his growing years at Makybe Stud in Victoria, while Alverta was produced by Arrowfield Stud in New South Wales. The products are manufactured and distributed by Ridley Agriproducts, a KER Team Member.

The win was the second for Starspangledbanner in the Global Sprint Challenge following his victory in the Oakleigh Plate earlier in the year.

Assembled by the head research veterinarian and nutritionists at KER, the guidelines feature the nuts and bolts of restorative nutrition, specifically how best to feed horses safely for the first two weeks of rehabilitation. Titled "Refeeding Starved or Malnourished Horses," the guidelines contain a convenient, easy-to-read chart that can be posted in the barn for quick reference.

"Everyone in the equine industry should be concerned about unwanted or neglected horses," said Bryan Waldridge, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, ACVIM, head veterinarian at KER's research farm. "The recommendations produced through the partnership of EHWA and KER will serve as a guide for individuals and humane groups that want to rehabilitate malnourished horses. It is our hope that no horse will suffer from lack of feed, but because some do, we can provide nutritional advice to those who come to the aid of those horses in need."

The goal of the EHWA is to develop and maintain a comprehensive network of education, research, and support for the basic needs of all equines that allows them a life of dignity. The EHWA has a core membership of veterinarians, but membership is not limited to veterinarians, and all equine organizations, supporters, owners, and enthusiasts are encouraged to join. To learn more about EHWA, visit the organization's website at www.equinehealthandwelfare.org.

Kentucky Equine Research is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving both the horse producer and the feed industry. Its goal is to advance the industry's knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology and to apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses. For more information on KER, go to www.ker.com.

Big Red Mike, the wire-to-wire leader in the $944,316 race for Canadian-born three-year-olds, is trained by Nicholas Gonzalez. Kentucky Equine Research Team Member Brooks Feed Store in Port Perry, Ontario supplies feed to Gonzalez' training stable.

Big Red Mike is owned by the Terra Racing Stable and is named for owner Dom Romeo's red-haired son. The horse's next start will be in the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Raceway.

Articles that appear in Equinews are assembled using the latest equine nutrition and exercise physiology knowledge. The nutritionists and veterinarians on staff at KER are frequent contributors.

"Sharing Equinews articles is a great way to spread the word about equine nutrition and its importance in the well-being of all horses," said Mark Llewellyn, editor of Equinews. "Disseminating sound nutritional information is one of KER's founding principles, and this is another way we can accomplish that goal."

To kick off this launch, KER invites editors to reprint "Forages: The Foundation for Equine Gastrointestinal Health" at their discretion. Written by renowned nutritionist Joe Pagan, Ph.D., this article was most recently published in the last issue of Equinews.

Please use the following statement when reprinting this article: "Reprinted with permission of Kentucky Equine Research (copyright holder). For more information on horse nutrition and health, visit www.ker.com."

Editors can browse through the complete collection of issues here. For more information on reprinting other articles from Equinews, contact KER at marketing@ker.com or 859-873-1988.

For nearly 25 years KER has been a leader in equine nutrition and exercise physiology research and innovation. KER is the official equine nutritionist of the United States Equestrian Federation and of the Australian Equestrian Team. KER also sponsors many elite riders representing the United States and Australia. To learn more about KER, go to www.ker.com.

The theme of this year's Congress is helping farmers produce high-quality animal products using environment-friendly management practices and appropriate animal welfare protocols. Huntington will speak about two management issues: the importance of forages in equine diets and the obstacles that face nutritionists and veterinarians in creating rations for metabolically challenged horses such as those with Cushing's disease or equine metabolic syndrome.

"In recent years, this conference has been a popular gathering place for producers and researchers, with more than 1,000 people in attendance. I think the focus of this year's conference is compelling and certainly timely, and I am happy to be representing KER at this event," said Huntington.

The Congress provides a forum for presentation and discussion of the most recent developments and advancements in the field of animal production with representation from many disciplines.

For more information on the Congress, go to http://aaap2010.npust.edu.tw/Congress.

• Fish oil and corn oil supplementation affect red blood cell and serum eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) concentrations in Thoroughbred horses;
• Form of alpha-tocopherol affects vitamin E bioavailability in Thoroughbred horses; and
• The effect of short term adaptation to a high fat diet on insulin sensitivity in aged Thoroughbred horses.

Click on the above links to read each paper.

The forum provided an opportunity for the horse industry, key federal and state authorities, and others to discuss how each sector can protect the health of the country's horses and the commercial viability of the industry in the face of emerging and re-emerging diseases.

Recent outbreaks of contagious equine metritis, equine piroplasmosis, vesicular stomatitis, equine herpesvirus (EHM), and others continue to affect every aspect of the horse industry. The cost of these diseases is difficult, if not impossible to quantify, in terms of fatality rates, veterinary care, the effect on sales, breeding, racing, competitions, recreation, and the interstate and international movement of horses.

During his opening remarks, Dr. Jere Dick, Associate Deputy Administrator and Chief of Field Operations for USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services said, "This workshop is a unique opportunity to bring together diverse segments of the equine industry to discuss how to address preparedness for, and response to, equine infectious diseases in this country...and to identify priorities related to equine infectious diseases, to explore the critical support functions that could be performed by each segment of the industry, and to discuss funding issues."

For more information, visit the AHC at www.horsecouncil.org.

KER's nutrition newsletter, The Weekly Feed, offers equine nutrition advice and tips from KER's staff veterinarian, researchers, and equine nutritionists. Covering topics including horse supplements, colic, senior horses, hay, and more, the newsletter is available via email weekly. Subscribe.

KER's Equine Review electronic newsletter is delivered twice a month and in­cludes articles on equine health, research, industry news and events, and more. Subscribe.

To begin receiving Equine Review or KER's weekly Nutrition Newsletter, go to www.ker.com/newsletters and sign up.

"With all the options out there, managing your horse's nutrition and keeping up with new research can be an overwhelming task," said KER Global Marketing Manager Kimberly S. Brown. "These newsletters give horse owners a great opportunity to learn more about research-based horse health issues from a reputable source."

KER is an international equine nutrition, research and consultation company serving both the horse owner and the feed industry. Its goal is to advance the industry's knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology and apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses. Contact marketing@ker.com for more information.

AFA and KER will work together to develop and provide educational resources for farriers and their clients.

"The AFA centers upon five foundational tenets, which reinforce our mission and drive all of our efforts and programs: education, certification, communication, research, and innovation," noted AFA President Eric Nygaard. "These five timeless tenets provide the basis for all AFA programs and serve as the focal points of the AFA, past and present."

KER recognizes and respects the critical role that farriers play in the ongoing care of the horse and the education of horse owners. "We know the AFA's five tenets and share a passion for excellence in these areas," noted KER President Joe Pagan, Ph.D. "As part of KER's mission, we strive to advance the industry's knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology and apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses."

KER will provide AFA with educational articles and resources from its editorial staff, equine nutritionists, and in-house veterinarian (who holds board certifications in internal medicine and equine practice) for use in AFA print and digital publications. KER will also make these resources available to individual AFA members with questions on nutritional care of horses.

Since 1971, the American Farrier's Association has focused on improving equine welfare through excellence in hoof care and farriery. AFA is not only providing expert farriers for all of the disciplines at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, but it will have demonstrations at the blacksmith shop at the Kentucky Horse Park and a booth in the Equine Village. For more information about the AFA visit www.theamericanfarriers.com, email info@americanfarriers.org, or call 859-233-7411.

For nearly 25 years KER has been a leader in equine nutrition and exercise physiology research and innovation. KER is the official equine nutritionist of the United States Equestrian Federation and of the Australian Equestrian Team. KER also sponsors many elite riders representing the United States and Australia, and for the World Equestrian Games, the company will host the Australian Endurance Team and the United States Para Dressage Team at its research farm in Versailles, Ky. For more information contact Kimberly S. Brown, Global Marketing Manager, at kbrown@ker.com, visit www.ker.com, or call 859-873-1988.

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Equine Review is a sister publication to KER's weekly Nutrition Newsletter, which offers top nutrition advice and news from Kentucky Equine Research. It is also free to the public. To begin receiving Equine Review or KER's weekly Nutrition Newsletter, go to www.ker.com/newsletters and sign up.

Video interviews with the presenters are now available on ker.com.

• Electrolyte Use for Hydration of the Sport Horse
• Care for Competition Horses: Staying Within the Medication Rules
• Advances in Diagnosis of Equine Joint Disease
• Management of Joint Disease in the Sport Horse
• Pursuing the Genetic Basis for Tying-Up Syndromes
• Management of Tying-Up in Sport Horses
• Antioxidant Research and Its Application to Feeding Horses
• Feeding Management of the Three-Day Event Horse
• Recommendations for Feeding the Endurance Horse
• Trends in the Management of European Sport Horses
• Remarks on the Benefits of Heart Rate Recordings
• Feeding Variations by Equestrian Disciplines

Contact marketing@ker.com for information on video reproduction rights.

KER is a world-renowned nutrition and consultation company that works with feed manufacturers to develop horse feeds suited for the particular regions in which they are to be fed. Research efforts are the cornerstone of KER, and all scientific trials are directed by Joe Pagan, PhD, and carried out by a staff of equine nutritionists and support personnel. Conclusions drawn from these trials are used in the formulation of technologically advanced feeds.

In addition to its research endeavors, KER has a rich tradition of providing top-of-the-line feeds to the greatest equine athletes in the world. In 2000, the company was tapped to be the official nutritionist of the United States Equestrian Federation and holds the same distinction for the Australian Equestrian Team.

Watch a video interview with Martin.

Heart rate recordings can be used to design individual training strategies for horses, Coenen said, as the close relationship of heart rate and oxygen consumption can be used to estimate maximal oxygen consumption and aerobic energy expenditure.

Read more and watch a short video interview with Coenen: Remarks on the Benefits of Heart Rate Recordings.

The Horse Radio Network and the USPEA will host a webathon on June 8, 2010, from 7 to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern) to raise money and awareness for the Para Equestrian athletes aiming to compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. All monies will be channeled through the USPEA to offset the costs of the 10 athletes and horses representing the United States. Watch, participate, and donate.

"Becoming a 501(c)(3) makes it possible for us to do fundraising for grass root programs and help develop a broader base of competitions and clinics across the United States," said Lynn Siedeman, vice president of the USPEA. "It is very localized now and this status will help us expand and provide this sport for more people."

Become involved or donate to the USPEA, or contact USPEA President Hope Hand via e-mail, Wheeler966@aol.com, or by phone, (610) 356-6481.

Kentucky Equine Research (KER) sponsors Para Equestrian Mary Jordan, and will be hosting the U.S. Para team at its Versailles, Ky., corporate headquarters and research farm prior to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Early recognition of joint disease is critical for both short-term and long-term soundness, McIlwraith noted. When it comes to treatment of osteoarthritis, the goal is to return the joint to normal as quickly as possible, primarily by reducing the pain and minimizing the progression of joint deterioration.

Read more and watch video interviews with McIlwraith:

• McIlwraith on Management of Joint Disease in the Sport Horse
• Advances in Diagnosis of Equine Joint Disease

Allen provided an overview of his discussion in a short video interview now available on ker.com.

Substances horse owners and managers need to monitor in competition horses include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, "natural" supplements, and prohibited (which can be used under strict criteria) and forbidden substances.

Watch the video.

The Horse Radio Network and the United States Para Equestrian Association will host the first ever Para-Webathon on June 8, 2010, from 7 to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern). The purpose is to raise money and awareness for the United States Para-Equestrian athletes who are aiming to compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. All monies will be channeled through the United States Para Equestrian Association to offset the costs of the 10 athletes and horses representing the United States.

The Para-Webathon will be a live web-based video event viewed just like on television. Watch the event.

The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be the first WEG to offer Para-Equestrian competition. This is a very exciting addition that brings Para-Equestrian to the forefront of the horse world. Unfortunately, the Para teams do not have the resources or sponsors that the other disciplines enjoy. Kentucky Equine Research (KER) will host the athletes and horses of the U.S. Para-Dressage team at its Versailles, Ky., corporate headquarters and research farm prior to the Games (Read more).

Hosts Glenn the Geek and Samantha Clark, from the Horse Radio Network's 2010 Radio Show, and Para-Equestrian Susan Treabess will highlight the stories of these inspirational athletes who are aiming to compete at their first World Championships. Alltech has kindly donated its studio and technical expertise to host this live event from its studio in Kentucky. Equestrian stars from across the horse world will be calling in to lend their support and make this a very special event.

Watch, participate, and donate on June 8, 2010, from 7 to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern). You can help be a part of history as the Para Equestrians make their first appearance at a World Equestrian Games.

Drosselmeyer was fed on KER-formulated feeds produced by Hallway Feeds as a young horse at WinStar Farm, and was trained by Bill Mott on Hallway products during his preparation for the Belmont Stakes.

The $1 million Belmont, longest of the Triple Crown races at a mile and a half, requires a horse to be in top condition to finish the longest contest of its young racing career. Drosselmeyer's win boosted his earnings to $801,170 and gave him a record of three wins in nine starts.

The victory also resulted in WinStar Farm being named Thoroughbred Times Today Owner of the Week. Hallway Feeds is connected to the winners of all three legs of this year's Triple Crown, fueling Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky to his win, while Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver (also a WinStar horse) was raised on their feeds.

Watch a video interview with Coenen.

Crandell discussed the energy sources and feeding approaches that keep these equine athletes performing at their best at the recent KER Equine Nutrition Conference.

Watch the video: Observations and Recommendations for Feeding the Endurance Horse]]> http://www.ker.com/news/2010/06/endurance-horse-feeding-manage.html http://www.ker.com/news/2010/06/endurance-horse-feeding-manage.html 2010 News Press Release Conference 2010 endurance horses Kathleen Crandell Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:02:43 -0500 Equine nutritionists Dr. Peter Huntington and Dr. Kathleen Crandell of Kentucky Equine Research have co-authored an article explaining the use of feed balancer pellets. The article, published in the June 2010 newsletter New Zealand Equine Veterinary Practitioner, detailed the makeup of a feed balancer pellet and listed benefits of using this product. Balancer pellets are formulated to provide nutrients that are missing in whatever forage is being consumed by a horse. This feed form supplies protein, vitamins, and minerals without significantly increasing the energy segment of the horse's diet.

Our new Equine Review electronic newsletter will be distributed twice a month and will include hot topics in horse health, plus general management information and equine industry news and events.

Each Equine Review contains a full article on a specific topic, along with links to industry news and events.

Equine Review is a sister publication to KER's weekly Nutrition Newsletter, which offers top nutrition advice and news from Kentucky Equine Research (See an issue). It is also free to the public. To begin receiving Equine Review or KER's weekly Nutrition Newsletter, go to www.ker.com/newsletters and sign up.