MARS EQUESTRIAN™️ free Equine Veterinary Continuing Education Series now available on-demand.
The Mars, Incorporated portfolio of equine brands and services is focused on whole horse wellness and is backed by research, diagnostics and nutrition expertise.
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UPCOMING: Check back with us in spring/summer 2025 for more details on our next webinar topic. Scroll down to watch 2023 and 2024 on-demand sessions.
Meet Your Speakers:
Below are the key leaders from the Mars, Incorporated portfolio of equine brands that have come together for this webinar series.
After qualifying from Cambridge University, Pat completed her Ph.D. at the Animal Health Trust into the Equine Rhabdomyolysis Syndrome. She joined the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition (now Waltham Petcare Science Institute) in 1995. As Director of Science for MARS Horsecare and Head of Equine Studies Group at Waltham, she is responsible for their equine research conducted in collaboration with experts at institutes and universities globally. This provides the science behind the SPILLERS™, BUCKEYE™ Nutrition, and WINERGY™ brands. She is also a scientific advisor to MARS Equestrian™. Pat is a European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical and Comparative Nutrition, an RCVS recognized specialist in veterinary clinical nutrition (equine), and a British Equine Veterinary Association Past-President. She is also a member of several international society and charity boards and holds, or has held, a number of academic posts within various institutions around the world. Pat lectures internationally on nutrition as it affects the health, welfare, behavior, and performance of the horse. She is the author or co-author of over 500 scientific papers, abstracts, and book chapters with recent emphasis on obesity, laminitis, and senior horse nutrition.
SPILLERS™ nutritionist, Sarah Nelson is responsible for the technical management of all SPILLERS™ products, including feed formulation. Sarah joined the SPILLERS™ team in 2009 and has advised horse owners, riders and vets on all aspects of practical nutrition. Her current role involves translating key scientific messages into practical advice for owners, as well as providing nutritional consultations for clinical cases.
Commercial and Formulation Manager, MARS Horsecare US Inc
Bryan Cassill grew up in Southern Ohio where he and his family bred, raised, and exhibited Quarter Horses. He attended college at The Ohio State University (B.S. in Agriculture). During college, he was a member of The Ohio State University Horse Judging Team and continued to judge 4-H and Open Horse Shows in KY and OH. After marrying his wife, Heather, the two moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Kentucky. Bryan earned his M.S. in Equine Nutrition under the guidance of Dr. Laurie Lawrence. After finishing his M.S. Degree, he was hired as the University of Kentucky’s Animal Resource Manager for the Animal Science Horse Farm. He managed all aspects of the Thoroughbred Farm, Class Instructor and Mentor to UK Students developing into industry professionals. After the birth of his son, Bryson, he decided to pursue and earn a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Bryan was President of the KY Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club (KTFMC) before his move back to Ohio. In 2018, Bryan accepted a position for MARS Horsecare US Inc (Buckeye Nutrition) and is currently the Commercial and Formulation Manager.
Andrew van Eps BVSc., PhD., MACVSc., DACVIM
Andrew graduated from the University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science in Australia, His PhD studies focused on the effects of therapeutic hypothermia on the development of laminitis. Andrew trained as a large animal internal medicine specialist at University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center and returned there in 2017 as the Dean W. Richardson Endowed Professor of Equine Disease Research. Andrew's research goal is to identify the key mechanisms that lead to different forms of laminitis in order to develop effective strategies for prevention and treatment.
Watch Previous Recordings:
2023 Morning Session Replay — 2 RACE Credits
2024 Morning Session Replay — 2.5 RACE Credits
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BUCKEYE™ Nutrition Resources
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