Malinowski Delivers Presentation on Senior Horse Health

Karyn Malinowski PhD, presented “Ensuring Good Health and Well-Being of the Aging Equine Population” at the American Society of Animal Sciences annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Karyn Malinowski PhD, director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center, recently gave an invited lecture during the American Society of Animal Sciences (ASAS) annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.

Malinowski's presentation, “Ensuring Good Health and Well-Being of the Aging Equine Population,” included an overview of the horse industry in the United States, which is a $39.2 billion business involving 9.2 million animals and 4.6 million people.

Research suggests that more than 15% of the equine population is over the age of 20 and many of these animals continue to participate in athletic activities. Advanced aging in horses is often associated with declining body condition, muscle tone, aerobic capacity, thermoregulatory ability in response to acute exercise, and overall health.

“The Equine Science Center is the leading authority on the care and well-being of older horses and it is an honor to share our research with other scientists during this year’s ASAS convention,” said Malinowski

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