Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition and the title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, has named Stephen Duren, MS, PhD, the company's official nutritionist.

Duren, owner of Performance Horse Nutrition, LLC, is recognized as an expert on equine health and nutrition by feed manufacturers and horses owners throughout the world. He was instrumental in the formulation of Green Feed, the first environmentally friendly equine feed in North America. Green Feed was introduced last year to the West Coast market in the U.S. after being developed in partnership by Alltech and California-based feed manufacturer O.H. Kruse.

 "As we prepare for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the pinnacle of equestrian sport, Alltech remains tenaciously committed to the health and well-being of the horse, whether a world-class equine athlete or a little girl's best friend," said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. "Stephen shares our passionate mission, and we are delighted to name him as Alltech's Official Nutritionist."

 "Performance Horse Nutrition is delighted to be associated with Alltech," said Duren. "We are committed to making sure all equine athletes get proper nutrition so they can be at their best