Rutgers University
Equine Science Quarterly
From Our Stable To Yours
Winter 2015
Inside the Issue: âGrazing Rewards and Concernsâ:
Why You Should Be Thinking About Your Pastures âGrazing Rewards and Concerns: How and Why to Care for Your Pasturesâ is the over-arching theme of the upcoming Horse Management Seminar hosted by the Rutgers Equine Science Center and Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
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An Evening of Science and Celebration
From The Lab and Top 5 Tips For The Winter
The seminar, scheduled from 8:00 am â 3:30 pm on Sunday, February 8, 2015, will feature presentations by several equine industry experts. âWe all know that pasture can provide a substantial amount of a horseâs nutrition, but there is also increased concern about the metabolic problems that some horses experience when turned out on lush grass,â says Carey Williams, Extension Equine Specialist and Associate Director of Extension for the Equine Science Center. âOur goal in presenting this workshop is to explain when the risks and benefits are the greatest, and teach guests how to properly manage pastures and grazing.â Williams has assembled presenters who are recognized as experts in their respective fields to offer perspectives and personal insight.
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The morning will start with the following topics âNutritional Benefits of Pasture and When Pasture Is Not Enoughâ by Steve Duren
from Performance Horse Nutrition, âPasture Problems: Safe Grazing Tips for Managing Equine Metabolic Syndromeâ by Bridgett McIntosh from Virginia Tech, âEquine Grazing Behaviorâ by Amy Burk from University of Maryland, and âRotational and Continuous Grazing: New Research You Can Useâ by a team of researchers from across the East Coast. The afternoon will consist of the following presentations about pasture management; âThe Fences Are Up â Now What Do I Do? Basic Pasture Managementâ by Bill Bamka from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County, âGot Weeds? Understanding and Managing Weeds in Your Pasturesâ, and âDanger in the Grass â Plants that Are Toxic to Horsesâ by Donna Foulk from Penn State Cooperative Extension. In addition to the educational presentations, the seminar will feature informational displays, networking opportunities with industry companies and local organizations, and ample time for oneon-one discussions with the dayâs presenters. To see both the program flyer and registration information click here. Both are posted on the Equine Science Center website at esc.rutgers.edu.
For more information, contact: Laura Kenny: 848-932-3229, kenny@aesop.rutgers.edu, or Dr. Carey Williams at 848-932-5529, cwilliams@aesop.rutgers.edu.