The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Tanja Hess: Equine Feeding Management and Behavior | Ep. 150

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Tanja Hess, Professor at Colorado State University, explains how feeding management shapes equine behavior, health, and welfare. She highlights how feeding frequency, forage access, and social interaction influence natural behaviors, metabolic health, and disease risk. Dr. Hess shares practical strategies to improve feeding systems and support horse well-being are also discussed. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Feeding behavior importance
• Forage intake strategies
• Stereotypic behaviors cause
• Feeding systems impact
• Welfare management practices

Meet the guest:

Dr. Tanja Hess earned her DVM from Federal Fluminense University, followed by a Master’s in Equine Clinics and a PhD in Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Virginia Tech. As a Professor at Colorado State University, her work focuses on equine nutrition, metabolism, and behavior, emphasizing feeding management and welfare. 

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Learn more from Dr. Tanja Hess on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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