What does ENPS mean in SOCIETIES

The purpose of ENPS is to disseminate research-based information about equine nutrition and physiology to the general public, academic researchers, and practitioners in the equine industry.

Anyone interested in learning more about equine nutrition and physiology can join ENPS. This includes students, academics, veterinarians, owners, trainers, breeders, biologists, industry professionals, extension personnel and other interested individuals.

ENPS supports research through its yearly conference and educational programs. At these events, members present their latest findings from original studies or review articles on a particular topic in equine nutrition or physiology. Additionally, many members are actively involved in research projects around the world.

The frequency of meeting varies by region with members typically gathering together at least once a year for a major event such as a scientific meeting or an educational program. Members can also access additional resources including webinars which may be available throughout the year as well as additional resources available through the organization's website.

Topics discussed at these meetings include nutritional requirements for different breeds or life stages of horses; evaluations of diets; effects of feed additives on performance; physiological processes that affect feed metabolism; environmental changes affecting horses' health; the interplay between nutrition and behavior; management strategies for optimizing equine health; advances in technology related to nutrition; advice for assessing equipments used for measuring nutrient content in feedstuffs;and much more!