Thursday, July 25, 2024

Optimising Youngstock Growth and Development

 An international panel focused on "Optimising Youngstock Growth and Development" at the Gerald Leigh Lectures on June 12, 2024. 

Organized by the Beaufort Cottage Educational Trust on behalf of the Gerald Leigh Charitable Trust, the event honours Mr. Leigh’s accomplishments as a racehorse owner and breeder and his dedication to scientific knowledge and horse welfare. The speakers included experts from the UK, USA, and Europe.

 

Key topics included:

·      Influence of prenatal maternal and environmental factors on foal athletic potential (Pascale Chavatte-Palmer, France)

·      Seasonal effects on mare and foal nutrition (Joe Pagan, USA)

·      Overview of foal purchase at public auctions (Jamie Railton)

·      Parasite resistance on UK stud farms and parasite control strategies (Professor Jacqui Matthews and Paul Overton)

·      Sustainable equine helminth control (Professor Jacqui Matthews)

·      Surgical solutions for limb deformities (Abigail Kent)

·      Raising foals for optimal performance (Dr. Rebecca Mouncey)

·      A stud manager's approach to soundness (Julian Dollar)

·      Balancing youngstock growth and development (Joe Pagan).

 

To watch recordings of the lectures (and those from previous years) go to:

 

https://www.beaufortcottage.com/news-events/category/gerald-leigh-memorial-lectures/

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