Dr. Carey Williams: Feeding Performance Horses | Ep. 126

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Carey Williams from Rutgers University talks about real-world ways to support horse health through smart nutrition. She breaks down how vitamin E helps with oxidative stress, why forage quality affects performance, and the importance of ration balancers and electrolytes. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Testing forage provides a clear picture of essential mineral levels, helping prevent deficiencies in nutrients like copper and zinc."

Meet the guest: Dr. Carey Williams earned her Ph.D. in Animal Science from Virginia Tech, specializing in equine nutrition and exercise physiology. As an Equine Extension Specialist and Professor at Rutgers University, her work focuses on oxidative stress in horses, pasture nutrition, and environmentally sustainable grazing. She’s widely recognized in the equine field for her research and outreach.

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:59) Introduction
• (05:22) All-forage diet tips
• (10:59) Supporting performance horses
• (14:46) What is oxidative stress
• (18:15) Impact of exercise stress
• (19:24) Role of age and training
• (31:21) Final Questions

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