PROGRAMME
EWEN offers a unique opportunity to engage with leaders in the field and gain important insights into the latest scientific discoveries. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and network with fellow professionals.
Monday 13 July
Pre-conference meetings
Welcome reception
At EWEN, we take pride in providing our attendees with an array of opportunities to expand their knowledge and engage with other professionals in their field. Following the pre-conference industry and scientific meetings, you are invited to join a welcome reception, where you can meet with attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Registration will be open and it will be possible to hang up posters.
Tuesday 14 July
Conference
Conference
Join us for an exciting full day conference programme. Our event includes poster sessions, scientific presentations, and two keynote speakers who are at the forefront of their respective fields.
Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th of July
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Consumer behaviour and how it affects feeding and management of horses
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How do we get science implemented in practice?
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Sustainability and feeding (I): Traditional and alternative ingredients in equine feeds
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Hot topics in equine nutrition
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Sustainability and feeding (II): Unwanted plants in feeds for horses
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The future of grassland-based systems in horse production
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Wednesday 15 July
Conference
Social activity
Gala Dinner
Conference, social activities and gala dinner.
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Thursday 16 July
Conference
Workshops
Conference and workshops
Round table discussion and short presentations: New challenges in the context of climate changes - Challenges from different parts of the world
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EWEN Meeting - EWEN structure and elections to EWEN and EWENA
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Workshop 1:
“From Science into Practice: Interpreting Forage Analysis for Horses in a Changing Analytical Landscape”
This workshop explores the reliability and interpretation of different forage analysis methods in equine nutrition, from wet chemistry to NIRS and emerging handheld technologies. Participants will gain insight into the strengths, limitations, and practical use of these methods, including their role in assessing forage quality. The session will connect analytical results to real-world feeding decisions, highlighting what we know, what we don’t, and how science can be applied in practice.
Workshop 2:
“Toxic Plants and Equine Health: Recognition, Risks and Prevention”
This workshop will address the role of plant toxicity within equine nutrition and pasture-based feeding systems. The session will discuss how toxic plants may enter the diet through grazing or conserved forages, present approaches to recognise common toxic plants affecting horses, and review the clinical signs of plant poisoning and their implications for equine health and performance. Some plant samples will be displayed during the session. The workshop will also highlight prevention and risk management strategies, including pasture monitoring, forage quality assessment, and nutritional management practices to reduce the risk of plant-related toxicosis in equine feeding systems.
Friday 17 July
Science into practice
Update on nutrition of horses in relation to key clinical conditions
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