OCEN is bringing back equine microbiome researcher, Jennifer MacNicol PhD of University of Guelph who was a favorite of the 2023 series! You will be blown away by her passion for the equine microbiome. In this follow up presentation, she will discuss the very confusing jargon.

Out of the half dozen veterinarians that I consulted with about my chronic asthma horse, this speaker gave me the stress-relieving, practical, helpful advice that I so desperately needed for my talented young horse. We'll discuss case studies to help you find solutions too!

Oohhh! Nutrigenomics! Such a cool topic. We're going to be discussing the horse's whole genome, precision medicine, vitamin E deficiency, and so much more! Don't miss this very accomplished, note-worthy speaker in September 2024!

You know that selenium is important to horse health, but WHY? Learn about selenium's role in equine health from a leading and award winning researcher from Texas A&M University, Dr. Sarah White-Springer. Dr. White is an extremely impressive educator, researcher and equestrian. Learn from the best.

Krista Lea, MS is a Research Analyst at the University of Kentucky Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. Her presentation will focus on how to make PRACTICAL forage first decisions for your horse and your pocketbook! This is by far the most overlooked part of creating a great horse diet!

I'm obsessed with learning more about the equine immune system, because it intersects so intimately with the digestive system. So who better to help us understand than a PhD in Nutrition and Immunology! When you say that you want a healthy horse, what you really want is a healthy immune system.

I tell everyone that Dr. Byrd will likely forget more about equine parasites than I will ever learn! He is a treasure trove of information, and I seek his wisdom often. Parasites are still a very common problem in efforts to optimize gut health in horses. Be informed! Learn from 32 years of wisdom!

Before you click "purchase" on the latest supplement to prevent or cure your horse's GI ulcers, try these management and forage options. Learn Natalie's forage first approach to ulcer prevention- this is what I call "natural"!