Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast

Is lignin sulfonate really a bad ingredient? Have you heard you should avoid it? That might not be necessary, and this episode will explain why! You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner ! …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com D...

Hay cubes can be very useful in certain situations. This episode offers advice on when and how to offer hay cubes along with times to avoid them. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner ! Show Notes: · Differences in Chewing Activity and Dust Concentration of Alfalfa Cube vs. Long-Stem Hay Fed to Horse...

Stress affects behavior which affects attitude, physical appearance, and wellbeing. This episode connects the dots between nutrition, behavior, and stress to help your horse achieve unicorn status. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner ! Show Notes: · Help University of Kentucky researchers by comple...

This 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...

Does 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!  You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemisthas made you an #empoweredhorseowner! Show Notes: Hay Chix is offering a 20% dis...

Are 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...

Are 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:...

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/und...

Dr. 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 #feedroo...

What’s the deal with hay steaming and soaking anyway? Is it something you should consider? This episode give you the details on when you should steam, when you should soak, and when you should just stick to your normal dry hay. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner ! Show Notes: · Research References...

Amino acids are critical to optimum health of a performance horse. Learn the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids and the importance of incorporating essential amino acids into the diet. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner ! Show Notes: · Research Reference: https://www.ncbi.n...

This 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 #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner ! Show Notes: · Equilene Pro Care – Bluebonnet Feeds product cont...

What 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 r...

Bonus material here for anyone thinking about pursuing a career in equine nutrition! And.... maybe a shameless plug to vote for Dr. Jyme in the 2021 Kimes Ranch Sponsorship contest! How cool would it be for an equine nutritionist to win?  Take 10 seconds and cast your vote for Dr. Jyme at https://kimesranch.com/pages/sponsorship-contest  Voting ends at midnight 11/26/2021. 

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...

Listener questions around oil supplements, mineral licks, and whether it is safe to use omeprazole with the Hind Gut Health program. Show Notes: · Fish Oil Factor: Flaxseed base infused with fish oil. This granular omega fatty acid supplement has a 2:1 ratio of 3’s to 6’s. https://strideanimalhealth.com/fish-oil-factor/ · Hind Gut Program: https://strideanimalhealth.com/hind-gut-health-program/ …....

Reading 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 978-0-3...

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 Intens...

Research 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 (fung...

Are 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 essenti...

Should 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...

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):274-28...

Does 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/ …. Ple...

Dr. 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/ …. Please share this episode on...

This 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 horse...