Lal Lal, Ballarat VIC – Sunday 17th May 2020
Balanced Equine nutrition seminar with Carol Layton B.Sc, M.Ed
TO BE RESCHEDULED
Topics covered:
Equine digestion
The Australian feed industry: an independent evaluation
Why fibre matters
Nutrients: protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and electrolytes
Feeding for hoof, coat and immune system health
Understanding pasture and hay and the nutrition they provide – it’s not just roughage or filler
Who are the NRC
Limitations of soil, blood and hair testing
Pasture and hay testing
Understanding common causes of laminitis; insulin resistance IR/EMS and hindgut carbohydrate overload
PPID/Cushings horses
Common feeding fads and myths
Understanding feed labels
Time allocated for your questions so bring a list of what you have always wanted to know about feeding horses.
Venue
Equine Care Clinic
96 Diamonds Road, Lal Lal
Approx. 24 minutes from the centre of Ballarat.
BYO Lunch and refreshments.
8.30am for a 9am start….4pm finish.
More information, contact Carol Layton carol.layton@gmail.com
Local enquiries Amanda Edwards 0408 554 823