Carey A. Williams

Associate Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Department of Animal Sciences Office: 213E Laboratory: 113/116 Bartlett Hall Tel: 732-932-5529 Fax: 732-932-6996 cwilliams@aesop.rutgers.edu http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/faculty_info/williams/williams.htm

Extension Programs

Some of my extension areas of interest include providing nutritional information for the average horse owner as well as the racehorse owner/trainer. I also aim to improve pasture quality in the state of New Jersey and surrounding areas through better pasture management. The bigger picture is to help promote the horse industry in NJ to people throughout the state.

Research

The primary goal of my research lies in equine nutrition and specifically how it affects the performance of the equine athlete. Currently I am focusing on decreasing oxidative stress, muscle membrane leakage, and improving antioxidant status of exercising horses using various antioxidant supplements. In the past I have worked with competing endurance horses, and more recently at Rutgers I have started working with the Standardbred racehorse.

Experience

Education

Professional Societies

American Society of Animal Science
Equine Science Society
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
American Horse Council
State Horse Councils Advisory Committee
American Association of Veterinary Nutritionists
Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society
United States Eventing Association
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Undergraduate Courses

Current Graduate Students

Emily Lamprecht; fifth year Doctoral student studying “Inflammation in Exercising Horses”

Recent Honors and Awards

2008     United States Pony Club, Academy of Achievement Inductee - “In recognition of her outstanding achievements after graduation from a member club of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc., and for her participation in the 2008 National Youth Congress.”

2007     Rutgers University’s, Merle V. Adams Award - “In recognition of outstanding achievements in research, teaching and outreach by a Junior Faculty Member.”

2007     Northeast ADSA-ASAS, Outstanding Young Educator Award - “In recognition of outstanding contributions to animal/dairy science.”

2007     Rising Women of Rutgers, Outstanding Woman Educator - Awarded to “A professor who, through outstanding teaching skills, dedication to her field of study and commitment to excellence, has contributed to the academic and personal growth of Rutgers University women.”

Representative Publications

Fiorellino, N., E. D. Lamprecht and C. A. Williams. 2009. The absorption of different oral formulations of vitamin E in horses. J. Equine Vet. Sci. (in press).

Burk, A. O., and C. A. Williams. 2008. Feeding management practices and supplement use in top level event horses. Comp. Ex. Physiol. (in press).

Treiber, K., R. Carter, L. Gay, C. Williams, and R. Geor. 2008. Inflammatory and redox status of ponies prone to pasture-associated laminitis. Vet. Immunol. Immunopathol. (in press).

Williams, C. A. 2008. Herbs and nutraceuticals. In: 6th Current Therapy in Equine Medicine. (Ed. N. Edward Robinson), Elsevier Science, St. Louis, MO. pp. 87-93. (in press).

Williams, C. A., M. B. Gordon, C. Betros, and K. McKeever. 2008. Apoptosis and antioxidant status are influenced by age and exercise training in horses. J. Anim. Sci. 86:576-583. Pubmed

Williams, C. A., and E. D. Lamprecht. 2008. Some commonly fed herbs and other functional foods in equine nutrition: a review. Vet. J. 178:21-31. Pubmed

Williams, C. A. 2008. Oxidative stress or oxidant/antioxidant disequilibrium in horses? A hot topic. Vet. J. 177:157-158. Pubmed

Hess, T. M., K. E. Griewe-Crandell, J. N. Waldron, C. A. Williams, M. A. Lopes, L.S. Gay, P. A. Harris, and D. S. Kronfeld. 2007. Potassium-free electrolytes and calcium supplementation in an endurance race. Comp. Ex. Physiol. 5:33-41. Link

Hess, T. M., D. S. Kronfeld, K. H. Treiber, K. E. Crandell, J. N. Waldron, C. A. Williams, W. B. Staniar, M. A. Lopes, and P. A. Harris. 2007. Fat adaptation affects insulin sensitivity and elimination of horses during an 80 km endurance ride. Pferdeheilkunde. 23:241-246.

Williams, C. A., and S. Carlucci. 2006. Oral vitamin E supplementation and oxidative stress, vitamin and antioxidant status in intensely exercising horses. Equine Vet. J. Suppl. 36:617-621. Pubmed

Williams, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, T.M. Hess, K. E. Saker, J. E. Waldron, K. M. Crandell, and P. A. Harris. 2005. Comparison of oxidative stress and antioxidant status in endurance horses in three 80 km races. Equine Comp. Ex. Physiol. 2:153-157. Link

Williams, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, T. M. Hess, K. E. Saker, J. E. Waldron, and P. A. Harris. 2005. Vitamin E intake and systemic antioxidant status in competitive endurance horses. Equine Comp. Ex. Physiol. 2:149-152. Link

Ordakowski, A. L., D. S. Kronfeld, C. A. Williams, L. S. Gay, and D. Sklan. 2005. Temporal folate status during lactation in mares and growth in foals. Am. J. Vet. Res. 66:1214-1224. Pubmed

Hess, T. M., D. S. Kronfeld, C. A. Williams, R. M. Hoffman, J. N. Waldron, P. M. Graham-Thiers, K. M. Crandell, M. A. Lopes, and P. A. Harris. 2005. Potassium supplementation affects acid-base status and plasma ion concentrations of horses during endurance exercise. Am. J. Vet. Res. 66:466-473. Pubmed

Williams, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, T. M. Hess, J. N. Waldron, K. M. Crandell, K. E. Saker, R. M. Hoffman, and P. A. Harris. 2004. Antioxidant supplementation and subsequent oxidative stress of horses during an 80-km endurance race. J. Anim. Sci. 82:588-594. Pubmed

Williams, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, T. M. Hess, K. E. Saker, and P. A. Harris. 2004. Lipoic acid and vitamin E supplementation to horses diminishes endurance exercise induced oxidative stress, muscle enzyme leakage, and apoptosis. In: The Elite Race and Endurance Horse. Ed. Arno Lindner. CESMAS, Oslo, Norway. pp. 105-119.

Hoffman, R. M., T. M. Hess, C. A. Williams, D. S. Kronfeld, K. M. Griewe-Crandell, J. E. Waldron, P. M. Graham-Thiers, L. S. Gay, R. K. Splan, K. E. Saker, and P. A. Harris. 2002. Speed associated with plasma pH, oxygen content, total protein and urea in an 80-km race. Equine Vet. J. Suppl. 34:39-43. Pubmed

Williams, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, W. B. Staniar, and P. A. Harris. 2001. Plasma glucose and insulin responses in Thoroughbred mares fed a meal high in  starch and sugar or fat and fiber. J. Anim. Sci. 79:2196-2201. Pubmed

Williams C. A., R.M. Hoffman, D. S. Kronfeld, T. M. Hess, K. E. Saker, and P. A. Harris. 2001. Lipoic acid as an antioxidant in mature thoroughbred geldings: a preliminary study. J. Nutr. 132:1628-1632.Pubmed

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