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Equine nutraceuticals play an important role in supporting horses, but with a rapidly expanding market, making informed choices can be challenging.
Join our roundtable webcast discussion on advancing equine supplementation. Leading experts will share in discussions of the latest research on products, of what’s new in the market, and how veterinarians can advise horse owners surrounding this topic. Whether you’re looking for evidence-based insights to guide your recommendations or ways to support equine joint health, this webcast sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. is designed to help.
About the Experts:
Emma Adam, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS
Emma Adam, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS, currently works at the Gluck Equine Research Center, in the Department of Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky. She has worked as a primary and referral clinician, being board-certified in both internal medicine and in surgery. Her PhD was in cartilage biology and pathobiology.
Greg Fox, DVM
Greg Fox, DVM, practiced full time at Laurel Racetrack from 1990 to 1993 before relocating to Lexington, Kentucky, where he splits his time between racetrack practice and sales work. In 2004 he took a six-year sabbatical from practice to test his theories as a licensed Thoroughbred trainer and won several graded-stake races during this time. In 2011 he returned to full-time practice of veterinary medicine at Payson Park, in Florida, until 2016 when he returned to his prior racetrack practice and sales work in Lexington.
Mark Akin, DVM
Mark Akin, DVM, is a 1986 Graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is the owner of Akin Equine Veterinary Services, a practice that has specialized in the treatment of lameness and performance issues in the equine athlete for 39 years.
Jessica Leatherwood, PhD
Jessica Leatherwood, PhD, an associate professor at Tarleton State University, in Stephenville, Texas, conducts research using noninvasive methods to assess inflammation and cartilage turnover in young horses alongside dietary strategies to reduce joint inflammation. Her recent projects prioritize equine welfare and competition integrity, aiming to enhance the health and performance of young equine athletes. She has published nearly 40 refereed journal articles and has secured over $3 million in external grants to support her research initiatives.
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The Horse Staff
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