• Duration: 1,5 hours (1:00 pm - 02:30 pm)
• Date: To Be Determined
• Audience: Equine nutrition and feed industry professionals, veterinarians, equine researchers, and sustainability specialists
• Level: Advanced / professional
• Format: Knowledge-sharing and discussion
• Result: Attendance Certificate
• Investment: € 75,00 VAT exempt

Sustainability is the balancing act of optimizing the use of current resources without compromising the environment, both now and in the future. Within the agricultural sector, sustainability efforts have primarily focused on reducing environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, nitrogen losses, and nutrient leaching.

For the equine industry, a key step toward sustainability is the critical evaluation of existing feeding and management practices. Understanding where improvements can be made is essential for meeting increasing social expectations and environmental requirements. This expert meeting addresses these challenges by exploring how dietary transitions can support a more sustainable equine sector.

Agenda:

• 13:00–13:10 — Welcome and objectives
• 13:10–13:50 — Expert presentation: Sustainable horse feeding
• 13:50–14:20 — Moderated discussion and audience Q&A
• 14:20–14:30 — Key takeaways and closing

What will you learn?

• The core concepts of sustainability in relation to equine feeding;
• Current scientific insights into the environmental impact of equine diets;
• How dietary transitions can contribute to reduced GHG emissions and nutrient losses;
• The role of feed companies and industry stakeholders in promoting sustainable horse feeding;
• Social and legislative drivers influencing sustainable practices in the equine industry.

After attending this expert meeting, you will be able to:

• Critically assess current equine feeding and management practices from a sustainability perspective;
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact within equine feed sector;
• Understand social expectations related to sustainability in the equine sector
• Apply practical considerations for supporting a more sustainable equine feed industry;
• Make informed decisions that balance nutritional performance with environmental responsibility.

• Date: To Be Determined
• Location: Online via Teams
• Duration: 1,5 hours
• Time: 1.00 - 2.30 pm
• Investment: € 75,00 VAT exempt
• Result: Attendance Certificate

Do you have any questions about the expert meeting or your registration? Please contact us at professional@hvhl.nl or call +31263695600.

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (HVHL) reserves the right to make changes to the study programme, lecturers, and content where necessary to achieve the intended outcomes or in cases of force majeure.

The above-mentioned price is subject to possible interim price changes.