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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast140 | Draft BreedsIn this episode, we are going to talk about the basics of owning and feeding a draft horse. These giant, magnificent creatures do require a bit of special consideration when it comes to nutrition and Dr. Jyme explains it all in this episode. Resources• Galic et al. (2010): Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mce.2009.08.018• Kershaw and Flier (2004): Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2004-0395 You can follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you...2025-03-2728 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast139 | Immune HealthIn this episode, Dr. Jyme discusses the importance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and how a balanced diet can enhance your horse's natural defenses. Check out this episode for some quick tips to keep your horse resilient against illnesses and allergens.
Resources
• Vitamin E study reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/415853
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast136 | Vitamin C in HorsesVitamin C is important for many functions in the body. Horses are capable of making their own vitamin C, yet some researchers suggest it be a beneficial addition to horses under certain conditions. In this episode, Dr. Jyme unpacks what the scientific community knows about vitamin C for horses and when it might be useful in the equine diet.
Resources
Vitamin C and Immune Function: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9111211
Pulmonary Bioavailability of Ascorbic Acid in an
Ascorbate-synthesizing Species, the Horse: https://doi.org/10.1080/1071576031000068627
Supplementation of Ascorbic Acid in Weanling
Horses Following Prolonged Transportation...2024-09-0621 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast135 | Fly ControlIt’s fly season and there is nothing more irritating than a barn full of flies zapping the energy right out of your horses. This episode covers feed through fly control options and extra management tips to make your horse’s life as fly-free as possible this summer!
Resources
• Here are some of Dr. Jyme’s favorite fly control options. Dr. Jyme receives no incentive, discount, or kickback from these brands, they are just products she personally uses and loves.
o Bobby G’s Fly Spray (chemical free)
o ShooFly Leggins
o Fl...2024-04-1925 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast133 | How to Select FeedConfused by all the feed choices out there? Inspired by a listener question, Dr. Nichols explains her 8-step process for selecting the brand or line of feed to best fit your needs.
Show Notes:
Feed Selection Road Map
1. Is the nutritionist qualified?
2. Least Cost vs Locked Formula
3. Ionophore Stance
4. Feeding Rates
5. Trace Mineral Source
a. Zinc Methionine Complex
b. Copper Lysine Complex
c. Manganese Methionine Complex
6. Amino Acids
7. Bonus Round (supplement replacements)
8. Final...2024-02-0934 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast132 | Stallion NutritionStallions can fall into a fairly wide range in terms of dietary needs, so there is no one-size-fits-all program. In this episode, Dr. Jyme describes different things to consider in designing a foundational nutrition program for a stallion and then takes it a step further by considering functional technologies that may help with things like semen quality and libido.
Resources
• Ultimate Breeding Guide https://strideanimalhealth.com/ultimate-breeding-guide
• Effect of feeding a DHA-enriched nutriceutical on the quality of fresh, cooled and frozen stallion semen: doi 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2004.07.010
• Use of nutraceuticals in the stalli...2024-01-2724 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast131 | Pre-Breeding Season for MaresIf you plan to breed your mare this year, this is your episode! Dr. Jyme explains her pre-breeding checklist and two special functional ingredients you can add to the diet to maximize your chances of an easy conception and healthy baby.
References:
• Merck Veterinary Manual - https://www.merckvetmanual.com/management-and-nutrition/management-of-reproduction-horses/the-reproductive-cycle-of-horses
• American Association of Equine Practitioners - https://aaep.org/horsehealth/regulating-estrus
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast127 | Sugar, Fructan, ESC, WSC, NSCAs a follow up to episode 126 “Sweet Temptations” Dr. Jyme digs into the concepts behind evaluating sugar in the diet and how to apply the findings to specific situations.
Resources:
• EquiSUMMIT Registration for on-demand replays of the live event: https://bit.ly/440K6tp
• Review of WSC and ESC of temperate grass pastures: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2022.103866
• Seasonal trends in NSC of cool and warm season grasses: https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2013.07.0465
• Pasture NSC and equine laminitis: https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/136.7.2099S
• Effect of dietary fructans on insulin respon...2023-09-2231 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast126 | Sweet Temptations [EquiSUMMIT Replay]Dr. Jyme was a guest presenter at the 2023 EquiSUMMIT. This is a re-play of her presentation covering the nutritional considerations of horses with sugar sensitivities. To view the video replay of this webinar go to: https://bit.ly/440K6tp
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast125 | Impacts of Modern Nutrition on Dental HealthModern feeding practices can have some not so great impacts on our horse’s mouths. In this episode Dr. Jyme explains how current “normal” practices in our horse’s environment can cause unintended consequences for a horse’s dental health.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast108 | Cribbing & Wood ChewingThe behaviors of cribbing and wood chewing are developed by a percentage of domestic horses. Dr. Nichols talks about what these behaviors are and how to prevent them.
Additional Resources:
· 2010 - Crib-biting in horses: a review. Applied Animal Behavior Science 12: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2010.07.002
· 2018 - Potential role for selenium in the pathophysiology of crib-biting behavior in horses https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2017.10.003
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast98 | Does Bermudagrass Cause Colic?Raise your hand if you have ever heard bermudagrass causes colic…. Dr. Jyme digs into this common misconception and explains all you need to know about feeding bermudagrass hay.
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Show Notes:
· EquiSUMMIT Registration: www.attendequisummit.com
· Teff = Eragrostis tef
· Bermudagrass = Cynodon dactylon
· Forage Testing: www.equi-analytical.com
· University of Florida Extension Article, Tifton 85 vs Coastal: https://extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu/media/extadminifasufledu/cflag/image/docs/fl-equin...2022-05-2727 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast96 | Heat Stress Dr. Kopp, Part 2Veterinarian, Dr. Ken Kopp, joins Dr. Nichols for a 2-part episode on heat stress in horses. If you missed part 1 (episode 95) stop, and go start there!
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Show Notes:
· Register for 2022 EquiSUMMIT: http://attendequisummit.com/
· Article by The Horse: When the rider is hot, the horse is hotter.
· Travel Paste: https://strideanimalhealth.com/travel-paste/ - to encourage drinking, cellular hydration, muscle fatigue, and support the immune system.
· Butyric Acid...2022-05-1325 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast95 | Heat Stress Dr. Kopp, Part 1Veterinarian, Dr. Ken Kopp, joins Dr. Nichols for a 2-part episode on heat stress in horses. There are all kinds of goodies in this one! Stay tuned for part 2 (episode 96) next week.
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Show Notes:
· Register for 2022 EquiSUMMIT: http://attendequisummit.com/
· Article by The Horse: When the rider is hot, the horse is hotter.
· Travel Paste: https://strideanimalhealth.com/travel-paste/ - to encourage drinking, cellular hydration, muscle fatigue, and support the...2022-05-0636 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast94 | Spirulina, Silicon, Zeolite & Poop EatingDr. Nichols covers four listener questions around topics of spirulina for allergies, silicon and zeolite for bone health, and what do to if you find your horse eating his own poop!
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Show Notes:
· Spirulina research references:
o https://swww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136577/
o https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jmf.2005.8.27
· Silicon research references:
o https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar...2022-04-2227 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast93 | FodderDr. Nichols explains fodder in terms of horse nutrition, when it might be a good fit, and when it might not.
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Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just vi...2022-04-0822 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast88 | SnowbirdsThis one is for all you snowbirds! In episode 86, Dr. Jyme discussed relocating a horse from a warm climate to cold. This episode does the opposite – it addresses how to handle taking a horse from the cold to the warm and back again. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner!
Show Notes:
· TurboMag BCAA – metabolic pH balancer to support hydration on the trip
· ADR – mega-dose prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic to support hind gut health
· Gastro pHix – buffer for stomach aci...2022-02-1833 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast87 | Hay BellyDoes your horse have a “hay belly”? In this episode, Dr. Jyme discusses what “hay belly” is, why it happens, and what you can do to prevent it. As the cherry on top, this show has cool hidden offer, so listen carefully!
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Show Notes:
Hay Chix is offering a 20% discount right now for Feed Room Chemist listeners!! To get your discount code go to: http://682haychix.refr.cc/feedroomchemist
Transform DSI: A pelleted digestive catalyst by Stride Animal Health that can improve f...2022-02-1124 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast86 | Relocating to Colder ClimatesAre you considering a move to colder weather? Have you considered how changing your address will affect your horse? Dr. Jyme provides tips for helping your horse survive a relocation to areas that are no stranger to frozen ponds and blankets of snow! You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner!
Show Notes:
1. Turbo Mag BCAA - this metabolic balancer + electrolytes will ensure a horse drinks and it will keep them hydrated for the trip but more importantly it will keep them hydrated...2022-02-0430 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast85 | Horse TreatsAre you a treat person? Do you or your horse have a preferred treat? Dr. Jyme talks about horse treats and the important things you should know before heading down this road. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner!
Show Notes:
Research References:
· https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103357
· https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103326
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast84 | How Much Can My Horse Eat?Dr. Jyme addresses the listener questions: How much pasture can my horse eat? Also, how do you know how much to feed a horse? And, can certain pasture grasses prevent ulcers? You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner!
Show Notes:
Research References:
· https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2019/06/17/understanding-stocking-rate-vs-stocking-density/
· https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu/articles/field-drying-forage-for-hay-and-haylage/
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast83 | HempDr. Jyme explains the difference between hemp oil and hemp meal and highlights what some of the current research shows for both. And for those still generally confused on this topic…. [Spoiler Alert] hemp is not the same thing as marijuana, CBD or THC. You can also check out episode 68 on CBD for more info! You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemisthas made you an #empoweredhorseowner!
Show Notes:
Research References:
· https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10681-004-4811-6
· https://doi.org/10.1002/art.1780391106
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast80 | YeastsThis episode will dive into the different types of yeasts that are often added to horse feeds and supplements. Some are better than others, tune in to find out which ones are preferred by Dr. Jyme! You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemisthas made you an #empoweredhorseowner!
Show Notes:
· Equilene Pro Care – Bluebonnet Feeds product containing postbiotics (along with pre- and probiotic yeasts)
· ADR – Stride Animal Health supplement containing postbiotics (along with pre- and probiotic yeasts)
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast79 | HaylageWhat is haylage? Dr. Nichols explains what you need to know if you are considering haylage for your horses. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner!
Show Notes:
Recommended hay testing lab: www.equi-analytical.com
Research References:
· Review: Feeding conserved forage to horses: Recent advances and recommendations; by P.A. Harris, A.D. Ellis, M.J. Fradinho, et al.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast78 | Soy – Good, Bad, or Unknown?Is soy really that good? Is it really that bad? Dr. Nichols undresses this hot topic and explains what we know about the use of soy. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner!
Show Notes:
Research References:
· Crain, Haffner, Hoffman, Spooner. Influence of dietary oil source on reproductive parameters in mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2015 35:444.
· Applegate CC, Rowles JL, Ranard KM, Jeon S, Erdman JW. Soy consumption and the risk of prostate cancer: An updated systematic review an...2021-11-1928 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast76 | Decoding LabelsReading labels on supplements and feed tags can be one of the most confusing and frustrating parts of being a horse owner. In this episode, Dr. Nichols offers some insight as to why labels are written the way they are and drops a few tips for converting all of that information into something meaningful.
Show Notes:
NRC online calculators: https://nrc88.nas.edu/nrh/
NRC Hardcover Book, ISBN 978-0-309-10212-4: National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast75 | Organic Minerals [Dr. Larson & Dr. Wisniewski, Guest Experts]Do organic minerals give my horse an advantage? Are all organic minerals processed the same way by the body? Which form is best? These questions and more will be addressed by Dr. Nichols and two PhD guest experts, Dr. Connie Larson and Dr. Andrea Wisniewski!
Show Notes:
Bluebonnet Feeds products which contain the Zinpro® complexed trace minerals discussed in this episode:
· All feeds in the Intensify® family.
· All feeds in the Equilene® family.
· Horseman’s Elite® Pelleted, Horseman’s Elite® Mare & Foal, Horseman’s Elite® Senior Care.
Stride Animal H...2021-10-1551 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast74 | Ingredients to Avoid + Omega-3 Research UpdateResearch Update on Omega 3 dosing!! Also included in this episode is a list of ingredients to avoid in horse diets. Dr. Nichols explains some of the important toxins to be aware of for horses.
Show Notes:
Omega 3 fatty acid (EPA & DHA) research conducted by Cornell University: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103781
Toxins discussed:
· Ionophores (common cattle medication)
· Fumonisin (fungus that grows on corn)
· Decaying organic matter (moldy hay and lawn clippings)
· Maple leaves
· Johnsongrass
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast73 | Flax & PeasAre flax seed and peas a good option for my horse’s diet? Dr. Nichols discusses the nutritional profile, benefits, and drawbacks of using flax and peas in horse rations.
Show Notes:
Omega 3’s are fatty acids that have a double bond at the 3rdcarbon atom from the end of the carbon chain. This episode touches on 4 of those. Check out Episode 13 for a deeper dive.
· EPA (Found in fish oil. An essential fatty acid required by the body, must be consumed in the diet)
· DHA (Found in fish oil. An essent...2021-10-0124 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast72 | PhysitisShould you really pull the feed on a youngster presenting with physitis (swollen growth plates & joints)? It’s a common recommendation, but is it the right thing to do? Maybe, maybe not. In this episode, Dr. Nichols explains how to decide.
Show Notes:
Feed recommended for growing horses: Intensify Growth & Development
Vitamin & Mineral recommended for growing horses: 101 Diet Balancer
Amino Acid supplement recommended for growing horses: Competitive Edge
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast71 | Starch, Sugar, Glycogen, Oh My!Do you really need a high NSC feed to replenish glycogen stores? 🤔 Busting myths, misconceptions, and simple misunderstandings about the role that starch and sugar play in a horse’s diet.
Show Notes:
Research reference: P. Waller and M.I. Lindinger. 2010. Nutritional aspects of post exercise skeletal muscle glycogen synthesis in horses: A comparative review. Equine Veterinary Journal 42(3):274-281.
Stride Animal Health supplement that supports glycogen replenishment:
· TurboMag BCAA (https://strideanimalhealth.com/turbo-mag-bcaa/)
Bluebonnet Feeds products containing chromium to support glycogen replenishment:
· Intensify Omega Force (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/int...2021-09-1724 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast70 | MagnesiumDoes magnesium elicit a calming effect on horses? This episode explains what we know based on the latest research.
Show Notes:
Study #1 – Effect of Magnesium. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2015.03.051
Study #2 – No Effect of Magnesium. https://tinyurl.com/se3hbjt3
For those wanting to supplement with magnesium Turbo Mag BCAA is a great choice. https://strideanimalhealth.com/turbo-mag-bcaa/
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast69 | Beet PulpDr. Jyme discusses an oh-so-mysterious horse feed ingredient - beet pulp!
Show Notes:
For more information on the products mentioned in this episode, visit these links:
101 Diet Balancer - https://strideanimalhealth.com/101-diet-balancer/
NutriMix Plus - https://strideanimalhealth.com/nutrimix-plus/
Equilene Pro Care - https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/equilene-pro-care/
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast68 | CBD in HorsesThis episode discusses CBD and everything that encompasses the legal issues, benefits, dangers, and unknowns as it relates to horses.
Show Notes:
FDA – What you need to know about CBD: https://tinyurl.com/45e4nzpy
FDA – Regulation of Cannabis and CBD: https://tinyurl.com/sjv74fwp
CBD reduces anxiety in teenagers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31787910/
CBD supplement shows no difference in horses: https://tinyurl.com/d43bpcet
CBD oil lessened myofascial pain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31698733/
Tarleton State CBD Study: https://tinyurl.com/z9zyx4f5
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast67 | Cold Water + Hot HorseShould you let a hot horse drink cold water? Do you hose off a hot horse? Should you scrape the water or let it sit? Check out this episode for all the science-based answers!
Show Notes:
Don’t forget to register and attend for free! EquiSUMMIT 2021 – a virtual education event for horse owners July 9-10, 2021. Register at www.attendequisummit.com
Research papers to support the answers in this episode:
· No effect of drinking water temperature (ambient vs. chilled) on consumption of water during hot summer weather https://www.vet.upenn.edu/docs...2021-07-0218 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast66 | Stressed OutIs your horse stressed out? What does that even mean for a horse? This episode uncovers the most common stressors in horses and how those can ultimately lead to leaky gut syndrome or other digestive disturbances. Dr. Nichols teams up with Kemin’s Michael Eggleston to describe what research-proven ingredients are available in terms of helping horses cope with stressed-induced gut issues.
Show Notes:
EquiSUMMIT – a free virtual education event for horse owners July 9-10, 2021. Register at www.attendequisummit.com
Learn more about leaky gut and view a multitude of educational resources at http...2021-06-2533 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast65 | Stallion Nutrition, HYPP, & CoprophagyDr. Nichols discusses a general feeding program for stallions during breeding season vs off season. She also explains why horses might eat poop and what you can do to prevent it. Finally she answers a listener question about HYPP and what you need to be mindful of in the diet when caring for an HYPP horse.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode:
101 Diet Balancer - https://strideanimalhealth.com/101-diet-balancer/
Fish Oil Factor – https://strideanimalhealth.com/fish-oil-factor/
The Difference – https://strideanimalhealth.com/the-difference/
Intensify Omega Force – https://bluebo...2021-06-1828 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast64 | A Lifetime of Missing NutrientsDr. Nichols addresses a listener question about horses that have gone a “lifetime” without a fully balanced diet. Is it harmful to put them on a good plane of nutrition later in life or would they be better off to continue through life the way they had been?
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode:
101 Diet Balancer - https://strideanimalhealth.com/101-diet-balancer/
Element Mineral - https://strideanimalhealth.com/element-mineral/
Equilene Pro Care - https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/equilene-pro-care/
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast63 | Hives & Protein BumpsHorses occasionally develop hives or protein bumps on their body. The term “protein bumps” should not be confused with the idea that there is too much protein in the diet, but rather a reaction to a very specific biological protein. Dr. Nichols explains this misconception along with the most common reasons horses get hives and the steps you can take to resolve them.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode:
· Immune Health Program - https://strideanimalhealth.com/immune-health-program/
· LIFELINE+ - https://strideanimalhealth.com/lifeline-equine/
· Element Mineral - https://strideanimalhealth.com/ele...2021-05-2823 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast62 | Racehorse NutritionSince we are in the midst of the Triple Crown races, it only makes sense to honor these amazing athletes with an episode on their nutritional needs!
Show Notes:
Products Dr. Nichols recommended during this episode:
· Equilene® Track Master® Ultra Fat
· RER/tying up: A) TurboMag BCAA or B) Moving Up
· Hind Gut Dysbiosis: A) Health Hind Gut Program or B) ADR Powder
· Bleeding: LIFELINE+ daily and Surge pre-race
· Fore Gut/Gastric Buffering: A) Gastro pHix or B) LIFELINE+ Equine
· Anxiety-Related Stress: Engage
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast61 | Choosing a Gut SupplementThe gut is incredibly complex. When choosing a gut supplement, you first need to identify what you are trying to accomplish before you can successfully choose the correct product. This episode provides that blueprint.
Show Notes:
Stride Animal Health has solutions for each situation. Here are the products Dr. Nichols recommends for each situation.
· Hind Gut Dysbiosis: A) Health Hind Gut Program or B) ADR Powder
· Leaky Gut Syndrome: A) GI Calm or B) LIFELINE+ Equine
· Fore Gut/Gastric Buffering: A) Gastro pHix or B) LIFELINE+ Equine
· Enzym...2021-05-0733 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast60 | Liver Conditions & DewormingThis episode covers two listener questions – one on feeding horses with liver dysfunction and the second on deworming protocols.
Show Notes:
Printable Deworming Protocol from Colorado State University: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vth/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/01/recommended-equine-deworming-schedule.pdf
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast59 | Salt - Dr. Rachel MottetIndependent equine nutritionist, Dr. Rachel Mottet discusses salt and the many forms including Himalayan, iodized, loose, block, you name it! Salt is an often over-looked piece of the horse’s diet, but is it absolutely critical to optimum health. Side note: we are dedicating this episode to all of the upcoming high school and college graduates still searching for the perfect career path!
Show Notes:
Get in contact with Dr. Rachel Mottet of Legacy Equine Nutrition by visiting her Facebook page: facebook.com/legacyequinenutrition
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast58 | ChromiumIn this episode Dr. Nichols visits with Michael Eggleston about chromium – an ingredient recently approved by the FDA for use in horse feeds. Chromium plays a pivotal role in helping a horse deal with heat stress, improves muscle recovery, and even supports horses dealing with PSSM or equine metabolic syndrome.
Show Notes:
For downloadable documents and to learn more about the research behind chromium visit www.bluebonnetfeeds.com/chromium
Products that contain KemTRACE® Chromium Propionate:
· Bluebonnet Feeds Intensify Omega Force *NEW
· Bluebonnet Feeds Intensify Senior Therapy *NEW
· Bluebo...2021-04-0945 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast57 | Joint SupplementsGlucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and hyaluronan (HA) are common ingredients in many joint health products for humans and animals. This episode digs into the science behind each one.
Show Notes:
· 101 Diet Balancer – base diet balancer to provide correct amounts of macro and microminerals and amino acids essential for a healthy diet. https://strideanimalhealth.com/101-diet-balancer/
· OrthoMax – joint support by Stride Animal Health: https://strideanimalhealth.com/ortho-max/
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast56 | Making Horse FeedSo, you want to be a horse feed manufacturer, eh? This episode is a replay of a presentation Dr. Nichols did for a college class. It describes what goes into equine feed manufacturing and the choices that a specific horse-focused facility (Bluebonnet Feeds in Ardmore, Oklahoma) has made in their journey to become one of the most respected equine feed manufacturers in the country.
Show Notes:
To view the video replay with slides, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5EYDXqSFdw&t=20s
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast55 | Donkey NutritionInterested in nutrition for donkeys? This is your episode!
Show Notes:
Element Mineral by Stride Animal Health - Ideal mineral supplement for donkeys because it does not contain extra protein, sugar, or calories.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast54 | How to Choose a FeedConfused by all the feed choices out there? Inspired by a listener question, Dr. Nichols explains her 8-step process for selecting the brand or line of feed to best fit your needs.
Show Notes:
Feed Selection Road Map:
1. Is the nutritionist qualified?
2. Least Cost vs Locked Formula
3. Ionophore Stance
4. Feeding Rates
5. Trace Mineral Source (zinc methionine complex, copper lysine complex, manganese methionine complex)
6. Amino Acids
7. Bonus Round (supplement replacements)
8. Final Check of Basics (protein, fat, fiber, starch/sugar)
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast53 | Immune Health & StranglesThis episode answers listener questions about a horse with an auto-immune disorder and covers the basics of Streptococcus equi,also known as strangles.
Show Notes:
· Immune Health Program – 30 day “jump start” kit for horses dealing with immune system issues.
· LIFELINE+ Equine – the only safe source of oral plasma for horses in the United States. Ideal for supporting the immune system.
· ACVIM Consensus Statement – Guidelines for Strangles: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvim.15043
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast52 | Miniature Horse NutritionInterested in miniature horse nutrition? This is your episode, it contains everything you need to know to safely feed these tiny fluffy equids.
Show Notes:
· Equi-Analytical – forage testing facility recommended by Dr. Nichols.
· 101 Diet Balancer and Element mineral by Stride Animal Health – supplements recommended to support vitamin and mineral needs of miniature horses (just be sure to use a quarter of the recommended dose).
· Intensify Senior Therapy or Intensify Ex-Factor – vitamin and mineral fortified feeds with low NSC contents safe for miniature horses.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast51 | Dirty Truth About Hay + Reading Forage AnalysesThe truth is, hay is never what you think it is… this episode will convince you of that! This is a must-listen for every person responsible for feeding horses.
Show Notes:
Get your hay tested at Equi-Analytical.com. Find high quality slow feeder hay nets for round bales at haychix.com – these are research proven to help you get up to 94% out of each bale and significantly reduce hay wastage.
· Equilene Pro Care – feed used by Dr. Nichols for her young mare to support foregut, hind gut, and help prevent the chance of leaky g...2021-02-0549 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast50 | Shelley Morgan, Pro Barrel RacerProfessional Barrel Racer and 2 time NFR qualifier, Shelley Morgan joins us for a competitor spotlight episode. Shelley explains how she made her way to become a full time barrel racer and dives into the nutrition program she uses to keep her team of horses performing at the top.
Show Notes:
Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health products mentioned in this episode:
· Intensify Omega Force – the feed Shelly uses for Kiss and Phoebe.
· LIFELINE+ – plasma supplement that Shelley described as being the turning point for Kiss. The active ingredient in this product (plasma...2021-01-291h 03
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast49 | Cold Weather FeedingThermoneutral Zone and Lower Critical Temperatures are important aspects to understand for cold weather feeding. Dr. Nichols discusses what components of the diet you should change as the temperatures drop.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode:
· TurboMag BCAA – metabolic pH balancer to encourage water intake and proper hydration within the digestive tract during cold weather.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast48 | Gastro pHix - Foregut HealthNOT "just another gastric buffer". Gastro pHix® is a highly effective foregut health supplement designed to support and help prevent all 3 types of ulcers that horses face in the foregut (non-glandular, glandular, duodenal). This is an audio replay of a webinar which can be found at strideanimalhealth.com/webinars.
Show Notes:
Gastro pHix® is a soothing foregut buffer recommended to support normal pH of the horse's stomach, and soothe and support normal health of tissues which line the stomach and small intestine. Available at StrideAnimalHealth.com
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast47 | Foals & Fetal ProgrammingThis episode walks through the entire process of feeding broodmares and foals to ensure you have a healthy horse for years to come.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode:
· Intensify Growth & Development by Bluebonnet Feeds
· 101 Diet Balancer by Stride Animal Health
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast46 | Oats – Good or Bad?This episode undresses the topic of feeding oats. We will cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of this historic horse feed option.
Show Notes:
Diet Balancers by Stride Animal Health that are excellent for correcting the nutrient profile of an oat and hay diet:
· 101 Diet Balancer (pellet)
· NutriMix Plus (powder with mega dose of biotin)
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast45 | Dr. Vandergrift – The Difference & Moving UpWorld-renowned equine nutritionist, Dr. Bill Vandergrift joins us to describe, in detail, the functional ingredients used in two unique supplements he designed which are aimed at having muscle enhancing effects. One which improves muscle stamina + endurance and another that increases muscle mass and improves libido in stallions. Grab a pen and paper, this one is full of information!
Show Notes:
Available at StrideAnimalHealth.com
· Moving Up: improves muscle stamina and endurance
· The Difference: improves muscle mass and definition
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast44 | Sebastian Petroll, Reining TrainerSebastian Petroll takes the stage for our first competitor spotlight episode. We learn a little about what it was like moving from Germany to the United States to begin a career as a reining horse trainer, hear about his recent big wins at the NRHA futurity, and what he does from a nutritional standpoint to make sure his horses are feeling their best.
Show Notes:
Connect with Sebastian on Facebook and Instagram @PetrollReiningHorses
Sebastian’s feed of choice:
· Intensify Growth & Development – for growing horses and broodmares.
· Horseman’s Elite Pelleted...2020-12-1836 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast43 | Elevation & Natural Vitamin EListener question episode! First Dr. Nichols addresses the impact that elevation has on athletes and what functional ingredients can be fed to help improve oxygen carrying capacity and athletic performance. Secondly, she explains the benefits of natural vitamin E and why synthetic E should not be feared.
Show Notes:
A functional yeast proven to improve athletic performance by increasing packed cell volume (PCV) and blood hemoglobin can be found in the following products:
· Intensify® family of horse feeds by Bluebonnet Feeds
· Equilene® family of horse feeds by Bluebonnet Feeds
· ADR P...2020-12-1124 minFeed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast42 | Aloe & Inflammatory IngredientsThis listener question episode digs into two topics. The first is the safety and effectiveness of aloe vera. The second explains “inflammatory” ingredients, what that means for your horse, and what you can do to help balance the ratios of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory components of your horse’s diet.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this show:
· Equilene Pro Care – feed with research proven anti-inflammatory benefits.
· Fish Oil Factor – supplement with high levels of omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil and flax seed.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast41 | Muscle Stamina & EnduranceThis episode talks about improving muscle stamina and endurance in horses and highlights some biologically active nutritional technologies that support muscle health and ultimately lead to improvements in performance. Have a horse that ties up? Listen to the end!
Show Notes:
To take advantage of the 50% off sale on “Moving Up” visit https://strideanimalhealth.com/moving-up/
Sale ends Monday November 30, 2020.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast40 | Hind Gut: Digestive Tract Part 2This episode continues the journey through the equine digestive tract and focuses heavily on the hindgut. Dr. Nichols covers the main problems that can occur and what you can do to prevent negative issues from overtaking your horse.
Show Notes:
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Products mentioned:
· Intensify Feeds – a family of super premium horse feeds by Bluebonnet Feeds which provides an excellent digestive support package des...2020-11-2027 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast39 | Foregut: Digestive Tract Part 1This episode begins the journey through the equine digestive tract and focuses heavily on the foregut. Dr. Nichols covers the main problems that can occur in each section of the equine digestive tract and what you can do to prevent negative issues from cropping up.
Show Notes:
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Products mentioned:
· Intensify Omega Force – low feeding rate, nutrient dense pelleted feed that can be fed in small meals.
· Equilene Pro Care – contains a seaw...2020-11-1739 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast38 | Why Horses Quit EatingUlcers, hay changes, and hind gut pH changes are just a few of the reasons your horse may have gone off feed. Check out this episode for all the details on why your horse may have stopped eating his hay or grain.
Show Notes:
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast37 | Coastal Causes Colic? Are Supplements Necessary? And More!Listener question episode! We cover a variety of questions, such as: Does coastal cause colic? Do I really need to feed a supplement? Does pasture alone provide enough fiber? How do I prevent laminitis when my only option is pasture turnout? Tune in to hear the answers, and don’t forget to hit subscribe and share with a friend! 😉
Show Notes:
Wow, this episode resulted in a lot of product references! Here’s the laundry list:
Competitive Edge – Amino Acid Supplement
ADR Paste or Powder – Mega Dose Probiotic with Prebiotics
LIFELINE+...2020-10-2336 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast36 | Nutrition DangersEver thought of green grass, iron supplements, and zinc as dangerous? Most people have not. This episode explains when normal nutritional components can turn dangerous.
Show Notes:
Feeds proven by Dr. Nichols to be “super-safe" if a horse were to break into the feed room! 😅 (Check out the episode for that inside joke).
Equilene Pro Care and Intensify Senior Therapy both by Bluebonnet Feeds.
101 Diet balancer – provides balanced trace minerals and vitamins for easy keepers, insulin resistant horses, or those that can’t tolerate extra calorie levels.
Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch...2020-10-1628 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast35 | Nutrition Consulting with Lindsay BurerEquine nutrition consultant, Lindsay Burer, joins us for our first ever guest episode! Lindsay offers insight on what it is like to be a traveling nutrition consultant with Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health, what an owner can expect from a nutrition consultation, and the highs and lows of this kind of career.
Show Notes:
Connect with Lindsay, on Facebook: Lindsay Burer- Equine Nutrition Consultant
facebook.com/lbequinenutrition
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast34 | Weanling to 2-yr-old Nutrition & WobblersThis episode addresses listener questions around wobbler syndrome and how to feed weanlings to 2 year olds. Dr. Nichols shares her secrets to helping reduce OCDs in a breeding operation.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode are:
· Intensify Growth & Development by Bluebonnet Feeds
· 101 Diet Balancer by Stride Animal Health
· Ortho Max by Stride Animal Health
· Surge by Stride Animal Health
· Fish Oil Factor by Stride Animal Health
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast33 | Metabolic pH & AnhidrosisThis episode uncovers the benefits of using a metabolic pH balancer in equine athletes for improving hydration, supporting muscle function, speeding up recovery time, and supporting normal movement of digesta through the intestinal tract. We are also going to address a listener question about anhidrosis in horses.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode are:
· Turbo Mag BCAA– for helping maintain healthy metabolic pH balance. Now through September 30, 2020, use promo code SIZZLE at checkout for a buy one Turbo Mag BCAA, get the second half off (5 lb pails only).
If you have...2020-09-2230 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast32 | PSSM – Tying UpThis episode hits the high points in the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 PSSM and what you can do to manage these horses and help prevent episodes of tying up, or at the very least lessen their severity.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode are:
· Moving Up – supplement designed for horses with PSSM
· Turbo Mag BCAA– for helping a horse stay hydrated and maintain healthy metabolic pH balance.
· Intensify Omega Force – high fat, low starch feed for horses that tie up.
· 101 Diet Balancer– a diet balancer for horses t...2020-09-1131 minFeed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast31 | Poop, GMO’s & CyanideThis episode uncovers the secrets behind your horse’s manure and offers tips for abnormal situations. After that Dr. Nichols touches on the use of GMO ingredients in horse feeds (CAUTION: personal opinions may be involved), and then wraps it up by explaining why some people worry that flax seed might cause cyanide poisoning in their horse.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode are:
· Turbo Mag BCAA – for helping a horse stay hydrated and maintain normal healthy bowel movements.
· ADR Paste or Powder – support for the microbial environment in the hind gut...2020-09-0440 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast30 | Tendons, Stifles, DSLD and OCDThis listener question episode digs into nutritional approaches to support: tendon and ligament health, degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD), recovery from stifle surgery, and osteochondritis dissecan (OCD) prevention.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode are:
Ortho Max – provides the building blocks necessary for tendon-to-bone healing and improving bone fill during critical growth stages.
Surge– nitric oxide supplement that helps improve nutrient supply to bones, tendons and soft tissue.
Fish Oil Factor – omega 3 for total body anti-inflammatory support.
101 Diet Balancer and NutriMix Plus– both supplements provide the diet balancer effect for providing important trace minerals...2020-08-2131 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast29 | Fixing Bad FeetNeed some simple tricks to try for addressing your horse's hoof health? This episode discusses which specific vitamins and minerals have been shown to support healthy hoof wall and also zeros in on management practices which may be holding your horse's hoof health hostage.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode are:
Fish Oil Factor – omega 3 fat supplement to help add moisture to dry cracking hooves.
Surge – nitric oxide supplement that helps improve circulation and blood supply to the foot.
101 Diet Balancer and NutriMix Plus – both supplements contain the specifi...2020-08-1431 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast28 | Early Fatigue + Lyme DiseaseIt’s case study time again! This particular horse suffers from Lyme Disease and is “running out of gas” during normal workouts. Dr. Nichols walks through her process for evaluating this horse in a virtual nutrition consult and provides recommendations for the owner.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode are:
Ex-Factor Low Starch – a 10% NSC, extruded feed designed for horses with metabolic conditions and sugar sensitivities.
Intensify Feeds – contains unique probiotic strains that support a healthy microbial population in the gut.
Transform DSI – probiotic containing Kluyveromyces marxianis, Lactobacikkus acidophilus...2020-08-0727 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast27 | Sand Colic, BOSS, & More!This listener question episode covers sand colic, black oil sunflower seeds (BOSS), Omgea 3’s and fat for overweight Cushing’s horses, and using seaweed derived calcium vs. calcium carbonate.
Show Notes:
Products mentioned in this episode are:
101 Diet Balancer – a vitamin and mineral supplement for horses.
Fish Oil Factor – an omega 3 supplement that is fed in small amounts.
Equilene Pro Care – a new beet pulp based feed that contains seaweed derived calcium.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast26 | Iron OverloadEver heard of iron overload in horses? It’s becoming a popular topic that is causing some people to pull their hair out trying to find a perfectly balanced diet. Unless you have an insulin resistant horse, iron content in the diet might not be worth the worry. Check out this episode to learn why.
Show Notes:
Insulin Resistant horses may benefit from a low starch feed that is balanced in trace mineral content. Intensify Ex-Factor® Low Starch from Bluebonnet Feeds or 101 Diet Balancer from Stride Animal Health are excellent options.
If you hav...2020-07-2418 minFeed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast25 | Apple Cider VinegarThis listener question episode provides some insight around the use of apple cider vinegar in horses. If you have an ulcer prone horse or one with equine metabolic syndrome and/or insulin resistance, this is a must listen!
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Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult2020-07-1818 minFeed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast24 | Mineral Intake + Blood & Hair AnalysisEver wondered if a horse can self-regulate their mineral intake? Curious if you can “over-do” by providing minerals in the feed? Ever wonder what the best way is to determine your horse’s nutritional status? This episode covers these questions and explains why blood analysis and hair analysis may not be the best way to determine nutritional status.
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Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on the...2020-07-1030 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast23 | Stomach BuffersThis episode dives into the research that has been conducted around saliva production and gastric buffer capacity in horses. It outlines how feeding time impacts your horse’s gastric health and highlights a new ingredient, seaweed derived calcium, that is showing promise not only as a gastric buffer, but also in bone formation, bone density, and can even impact a horse’s startle response.
Show Notes:
· Equilene Pro Care® Beet Pulp based, high fiber feed that contains seaweed derived calcium as a gastric buffer.
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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast22 | NSC & Beet PulpThis listener question episode provides a full explanation of non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) and a “how to” lesson for calculating a total diet NSC content for your horse. In addition, Dr. Nichols addresses when it is and isn’t necessary to soak beet pulp and pelleted feeds. Don't forget to join the LIVE Webcast or show up in person for Dr. Nichols' session at the Built Ford Tough Arena in Expo Square, Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday June 25, 2020 at Noon Central Time. The focus will be Barrel Horse Nutrition.
Live Webcast link: http://horsesportsnetwork.com/Events/View/255/2020/Bonus-Race-Finals-at-the-Built-Ford-Tough-Livestock-Complex-at-Expo-Square-Tulsa-OK-June-24-28-2020 2020-06-2343 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast21 | EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis)Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a potentially devastating neurologic disease in horses caused by the parasite Sarcocystis neruona. Early detection and medical intervention is key to helping horses recover. This episode outlines the signs of EPM and uncovers nutritional aspects for prevention and support of horses who have contracted the disease.
Show Notes:
Episode 13 goes in depth on omega 3 anti-inflammatory support, and Episode 6 provides in depth explanation on the benefits of plasma. Supplements to support horses with EPM include:
Vitamin E/C – antioxidant with both forms of natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol and d-gamma-tocopherol)....2020-06-1924 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast20 | Gastric UlcersOmeprazole is a drug commonly used to treat and prevent gastric ulcers in horses. This episode discusses pros and cons of omeprazole use in horses, and two drug-free alternatives that are showing promise for preventing gastric ulcers in horses.
Show Notes:
Episode 6 goes into much more detail on plasma and it’s benefits to a horse.
LIFELINE®+ Equine – plasma supplement proved to prevent gastric ulcers in horses.
Equilene® Pro Care – beet pulp based feed that contains plasma and seaweed-derived calcium for ulcer prevention.
Turbo Mag BCAA - metabolic pH balancer to keep horses hydrated while traveling.
If you have a topic or...2020-06-1629 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast19 | ToplineThere is a lot that goes into developing a good topline in your horse. Good nutrition helps but there is a lot more to it! This episode explains what steps you should take to determine why your horse may have a less-than-ideal topline.
Show Notes:
Episode 12 provides an in-depth review of amino acids, or you can watch the webinarvideo on Stride Animal Health’s YouTube channel.
Competitive Edge– Amino acid supplement for horses.
If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbl...2020-06-1322 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast18 | Mane Growth & Molasses ContentEVERYONE wants a horse with a long mane and tail! While your horse is limited by their own genetics, there are things you can do from a nutritional standpoint to maximize “what his mama gave him”. This episode covers two listener questions around mane and tail growth and molasses content in feeds and how to decipher what the true sugar content is.
Show Notes:
Episode 13 covers Omega 3’s in depth.
NutriMix Plus – nutrition for mane and tail growth.
Fish Oil Factor – nutrition for mane and tail growth.
Equilene Pro Care – ref...2020-06-1027 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast17 | Grass Clippings, Raccoons, & Blister BeetlesDr. Nichols shares some personal experiences this week around blister beetles, why you should never feed grass clippings to horses and why you should “raccoon-proof” your feed room. In addition, she offers up the trouble-shooting technique she used to figure out why two of her horses went off feed at the exact same time.
Show Notes:
ADR Powder – megadose prebiotic and probiotic supplement that Dr. Nichols uses to help regain appetite in horses. It is especially helpful for horses that are stressed from a new environment, on antibiotics, or being given NSAIDs (i.e. bute, banamin...2020-06-0622 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast16 | Tips for Starting New Supplements or GrainIntroducing a new supplement, changing grain or starting a new batch of hay all require a little special attention on your part. This episode provides tips for making this process as successful and safe as possible.
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Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult2020-05-3023 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast15| Feeding Garlic to BleedersA listener question spurs a review of the research regarding the use of garlic in horses that suffer from respiratory conditions such as Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH). This episode reviews the scientific literature available regarding the potential dangers of feeding garlic and also the benefits that garlic can have in normal horses when it comes to repelling insects.
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Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more...2020-05-2717 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast14 | Choke & Poor Coat QualityChoke in horses is not the same kind of emergency as it is in humans. In humans, the food becomes lodged in the trachea which blocks the ability to breathe. In horses, the food becomes lodged in the esophagus which does not restrict breathing. This episode provides tips for preventing choke in horses, and, as a bonus, provides some steps that can be taken when trying to troubleshoot poor coat quality in horses.
Show Notes:
For more info on Cushing’s Disease refer to episode 9.
Nutritional products mentioned in this episode:
· Fis...2020-05-1524 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast13 | Omega 3'sDr. Nichols explains the differences between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and then dives deeper into the different kinds of omega-3’s and how to decide which is best for your horse. The four omega 3 fatty acids addressed in this episode are Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and Eicosatetraenoic Acid (ETA). Listen in for a better understanding of when to apply each to your horse's diet and why marine-sourced omega-3's are a better option for providing anti-inflammatory support.
Show Notes:
Nutritional products mentioned in this episode:
· Fish Oil Fact...2020-05-1230 minFeed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast12 | Amino Acids [Webinar Audio]Amino acids are one of the most important components of the horse’s body, yet they are highly overlooked by most horse owners. Dr. Nichols conducted an online webinar on amino acids and this is the audio from that session. If you are interested in watching the webinar rather than just listening, go to strideanimalhealth.com/webinars and choose the recording titled: Amino Acid Support in Horses.
Show Notes:
Nutritional products mentioned in this episode:
· Competitive Edge – pelleted amino acid and protein supplement
Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nu...2020-05-0935 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast11 | Going Grain-Free?Horses on grain-free diets, forage-only diets, or those battling serious food allergies can all benefit from an equine diet balancer. Forage alone does not provide proper nutrition to meet the needs of today’s horse. Diet Balancers are a simple, and effective way to ensure your horse is getting the nutrition needed to maintain proper metabolic functions and live a long healthy life, even if you are trying to go “grain-free”.
Show Notes:
Nutritional products mentioned in this episode:
· 101 Diet Balancer – pelleted, full spectrum diet balancer including probiotics
· Nutrimix Plus – powdered, 100 mg/dose of b...2020-04-2927 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast10 | Iono-What??An ionophore (i·on·o·phore) helps transport ions across cell membranes. They are a common staple in beef cattle and poultry diets because they improve feed efficiency and growth rates. Why do we care? Because they are DEADLY TO HORSES.
Horse owners may be unknowingly exposing their horses to ionophores through cross contamination in their horse feeds or accidental exposure on their own properties. This is a topic that every horse owner needs to understand.
· Ionophore-FREE feed mills do not allow ionophores on their property, period. No chance of accidental contamination. Bluebonnet Feeds and Stri...2020-04-2515 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast9 | Cushing's Disease in HorsesToday is all about Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), or Cushing’s Disease in horses. Horses with PPID typically have a long hair coat that doesn’t shed in the spring and summer. They may be underweight, have increased drinking and urination, and be dealing with laminitis. Providing adequate medication (as directed by your veterinarian) and a low starch diet are critical to proper management. Listen to the episode to learn more!
Show Notes:
Author’s pick on nutritional products to support a horse with Cushing’s Syndrome
· Intensify® Ex-Factor® Low Starch – 10% NSC, high fat, ext...2020-04-2324 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast7 | Starved HorsesHorses can become malnourished or starved for a variety of reasons. If you find yourself in a situation where you are providing care for an undernourished horse this is the episode for you! We talk about Re-Feeding Syndrome and how offering too much nutrition too quickly can cause serious problems for the horse that could ultimately lead to death. This episode provides tips on exactly what to feed, how often and how much.
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Author’s pick on products mentioned in this episode
· ADR Paste - Probiotic Paste to be used in the...2020-04-1529 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast6 | Plasma SupplementsIf I was allowed only one nutritional technology to use for the rest of my life, plasma is it! A plasma supplement can support the gut, lungs, reproductive tract, and even improve stride length and hock range of motion in horses. It is also a natural option shown through research to help prevent gastric ulcers. Ready to learn more?
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More information on the products mentioned can be found here:
· LIFELINE+ Equine® Plasma Supplement
· Equilene Pro Care® Beet Pulp based feed with Plasma
Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of N...2020-04-1132 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast5 | Case Study: Senior HorsesThis case study breaks down the feeding program for three very different senior horses – Jesse, a 1200 lb senior horse who needs to maintain current body weight; Stoney The Cow Pony, an 800 lb pony who needs to gain weight; and Johnny Cash, a 250 lb miniature pony that is prone to laminitis and needs to lose some weight.
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More information on the products mentioned can be found here:
· Intensify Senior Therapy
· Element Mineral
Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more infor...2020-04-0729 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast4 | Senior Horse NutritionFor senior horses, dental care and specialized nutrition go hand in hand. Senior horses should have dental examinations every 6 to 12 months to check for tooth abnormalities, fractures, impactions, and infections. Just because a horse is chewing forage doesn’t mean he is actually swallowing it – quidding is a common condition where the horse chews the hay into a wad and then spits it out. A horse that quids is not receiving adequate nutrition so alternative feeds must be provided. Check out this episode to learn more!
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More information on the products mentioned can be f...2020-04-0714 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast3 | Leaky Gut [Webinar Replay]Dr. Nichols hosted a webinar on Leaky Gut Syndrome, so we converted the audio file into a podcast! In this episode she explains what it means when a horse has Leaky Gut Syndrome, and provides tips for horse owners to help identify when their horse might be exhibiting symptoms. In addition, the describes the tools available through nutrition to help build a strong intestinal barrier and prevent leaky gut from occurring.
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More information on the products discussed can be found by clicking the names below:
· LIFELINE+ Equine® (plasma)
· GI Calm for Leaky Gut (butyric acid, microbial support, zinc)
· 101 Diet...2020-04-0447 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast2 | Mare & Foal NutritionIs your mare taking her prenatal vitamins? What you feed a pregnant mare now will impact the health and soundness of her baby long into his adult life. With foaling and breeding seasons upon us it’s important to take a critical look at the nutrition program for your pregnant mare and growing foal. Nutrition plays a major role in preventing OCD’s and other orthopedic conditions (along with good genetics, proper management, and avoiding physical trauma).
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Formulated by PhD Equine nutritionists, Intensify Growth & Development (pellet) and Horseman’s Elite Mare & Foal (large pellet) are designed to meet the nee...2020-04-0122 min
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast1 | Alfalfa: Friend or Foe?This episode unpacks the mystery around ALFALFA! When and why to feed alfalfa or avoid it.
Have a bleeder? How about a horse with PSSM? Maybe you have a chunky monkey or a hard keeping senior? This episode has the tips you need when it comes to choosing the right kind of forage.
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I mention 101 Diet Balancer as a tool for filling the gaps of forage only diets.
Equi-Analytical is THE PLACE to go for forage analyses!
Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a fr...2020-03-3121 min