SPILLERS was the sole UK feed brand to be represented at the prestigious Global Equine Endocrine Symposium (GEES) earlier this month. The brand was linked to more than 25% of the research papers presented, showcasing the latest pioneering work on endocrine disease.
The SPILLERS brand, via the WALTHAM Equine Studies Group and international collaborators, was involved with 10 out the 37 research papers presented, thereby helping to advance its quest to better understand Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID: also known as Equine Cushing’s Syndrome), insulin dysregulation (ID) and laminitis.
“We are extremely proud of our contributions to GEES this year,” said SPILLERS product manager Sarah Nelson. “Undertaking and sharing our important research is part of our ongoing mission to help senior horses and ponies live happier, healthier lives, and to help prevent as many horses and ponies as possible from developing laminitis.”
The 6th Global Equine Endocrine Symposium, hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim, took place at the World Equestrian Center Ocala, Florida. The event brings together eminent researchers and equine vets to share research and findings about equine endocrinological disease.
Ms Nelson added: “The SPILLERS-associated research that was presented at GEES is an important part of our work to improve the health and welfare of horses and ponies with endocrine disease and an increased risk of laminitis.
“Building our knowledge and understanding of PPID and ID and its effects on horses and ponies, enables us to continue to improve our ability to predict which ones may be at greatest of laminitis, help us to minimise risks and manage them better.”
