4. Bone health and horses with Dr Brian Nielsen

4. Bone health and horses with Dr Brian Nielsen

Did you know that our traditional exercise and management regimes of performance horses can contribute to a decline in bone health? And may even lead to catastrophic bone injury!

Learn how to keep bone healthy with world leading equine exercise physiologist Dr Brian Nielsen, Michigan State University and Dr Nerida as they discuss Dr Nielsen’s research into bone health that spans the last three decades.

Find the full scientific review here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/5/789


Find out more and download the MyHappy.Horse App here: https://www.myhappy.horse


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