Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN

Brian Nielsen, PhD, MS, PAS, Dipl. ACAN, is an animal science professor at Michigan State University, where he teaches senior level courses in equine exercise physiology and advanced horse management. His research interests include equine exercise physiology, young horse development, and nutrition.

Articles by: Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN

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