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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.
Posted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Apr 1, 2020 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Bone & Joint Problems, Commentary, Exercise-Related Conditions, Horse Care, Lameness, Monitoring Exercise Performance, Performance Horse Health Commentary Series, Sports Medicine
Is frequent circular exercise linked to osteoarthritis?
Read MorePosted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Nov 26, 2019 | Bone & Joint Problems, Foal Care and Problems, Lameness, Media, Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD), Podcasts
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes what osteochondritis dissecans is, what causes it, and how it can affect horses during their lifetimes.
Read MorePosted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Nov 24, 2019 | Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Media, Nutrition, Podcasts
And if a foal has experienced stunted development, can proper nutrition correct any long-term health issues?
Read MorePosted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Nov 23, 2019 | Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Media, Monitoring Exercise Performance, Musculoskeletal System, Podcasts
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes the best kind of exercise for foals.
Read MorePosted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Nov 20, 2019 | Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Media, Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition, Podcasts
Are young horses with poor or limited nutrition or exercise likely to develop problems later in life? If so, can these be reversed? Dr. Brian Nielsen responds.
Read MorePosted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Jul 31, 2015 | Media, Nutrition, Other Supplements, Seminars, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Supplements, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Vet and Professional, Video
Brian Nielsen, PhD, of Michigan State University’s Department of Animal Science, presents up-to-date information on feeding the athletic horse and using nutritional supplements.
Read MorePosted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Apr 23, 2013 | Article, Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolism
How can you reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered?
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