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.