Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast - Dr. Jyme Nichols

137 | Postbiotics Oct 04, 2024

You may be familiar with the terms prebiotics and probiotics, but have you ever heard of postbiotics? This episode covers the basics of postbiotics including what they are and how they can be used in the feeding program to support certain biological functions.

Resources

• Health promoting microbial metabolites produced by the gut microbiota after prebiotics metabolism: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109473

• The haybiome…: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242373

• Functional effects of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in Alzheimers disease: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2023.102730

• The role of probiotics and prebiotics in modulating of the gut-brain axis: https://doi.org/10.3389%2Ffnut.2023.1173660

• Dietary supplement…attenuates exercise-induced stress markers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34181712/

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136 | Vitamin C in Horses Sep 06, 2024

Vitamin 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: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani2020184

The oxidant/antioxidant equilibrium in horses: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.07.033

Rutgers: Are you ‘Stressing Out’ Your Horse?: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.php?pid=FS656

Effects of intravenous administration of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) on oxidative status in healthy adult horses: https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16934

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135 | Fly Control Apr 19, 2024

It’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 Fly Free Boots

o Spalding Labs Fly Predators

o Starbar Fly Control Products

o Solitude IGR

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134 | Hoof Conditions Feb 23, 2024

The old saying “no hoof, no horse” couldn’t be more true. If you have ever found yourself in a situation with a horse that had foot issues, you quickly realize there isn’t much you can do with that horse from a work or athletic standpoint, you may be devoting hours/days/weeks/months to helping the horse heal, and sometimes the situation may be career, or even life, ending. This episode sifts through many hoof conditions and explains when nutrition may or may not play a role.

Resources

• Common Indicators of Hoof Stress – with Dr. Debra Taylor and Dr. Tracy Turner: https://thehorse.com/190264/horse-hoof-stressors/

• A Field Guide to Hoof Cracks – Equus: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/field-guide-hoof-cracks-55256

• Hoof Abscesses - University of Minnesota Extension: https://extension.umn.edu/horse-health/hoof-abscesses

• Laminitis – UC Davis Veterinary Medicine: https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/laminitis

• Quittor - Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/musculoskeletal-system/lameness-in-horses/quittor-in-horses

• Quittor – Butler Professional Farrier School: https://butlerprofessionalfarrierschool.com/archives/2237

• Side bone - Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/musculoskeletal-system/lameness-in-horses/sidebone-in-horses

• Navicular disease – Iowa State University: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/equine/navicular-disease-western-pleasure-horses

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133 | How to Select Feed Feb 09, 2024

Confused 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 Check of Basics (protein, fat, fiber, starch/sugar)

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132 | Stallion Nutrition Jan 26, 2024

Stallions 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 stallion: Effects on semen quality and preservation: doi 10.1111/rda.13934

• Effect of dietary antioxidant supplementation on fresh semen quality in stallion: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2010.12.003

• Oral supplementation with L-carnitine improves stallion fertility: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2016.06.068

• Effect of L-carnitine administration on the seminal characteristics of oligoasthenospermic stallions: doi 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2003.11.018

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131 | Pre-Breeding Season for Mares Jan 12, 2024

If 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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130 | Winter Laminitis Dec 08, 2023

Just because the grass is dormant and covered by a fresh layer of snow doesn’t mean you can forget about laminitis. Winter laminitis can be a concern for horses, especially those predisposed to metabolic conditions.

Resources

• Winter Laminitis Proceedings 2015 https://www.ecirhorse.org/proceedings-2015.php

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129 | Biohacking Your Horse Nov 08, 2023

“Biohacking is a powerful concept that equips individuals with diverse tools and strategies, enabling them to take charge of their health like a CEO steering a successful company,” says Dr. Kien Vuu, M.D. Why not use some of these techniques on our horses to optimize their health, performance, and longevity??

Resources:

• [Book] Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance by Dr. Kien Vuu, M.D.

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128 | Weaning Foals Oct 06, 2023

Weaning can be a stressful time for both mare and foal, but as owners and managers there are things we can do to minimize stress. This episode covers the nutritional aspects of deciding when to wean your foal.

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127 | Sugar, Fructan, ESC, WSC, NSC Sep 22, 2023

As 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 response of ponies predisposed to laminitis: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.231.9.1365

• Effects of inulin (fructan) on equine fecal bacteria: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2015.11.010

• Effect of feeding glucose, fructose, and inulin on blood glucose and insulin concentrations in normal ponies and those predisposed to laminitis: https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4236

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126 | Sweet Temptations [EquiSUMMIT Replay] Sep 08, 2023

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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125 | Impacts of Modern Nutrition on Dental Health Aug 25, 2023

Modern 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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124 | Nutrition for Physically Limited Mouths Aug 11, 2023

There’s a saying as old as time: “No foot, No horse”… but what about “No Mouth, No Horse”? Limitations of the mouth can impact a horse’s attitude, body condition, and performance. This episode addresses some nutritional "work arounds" when a horse has some limitations.

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123 | How Dental Care Impacts Digestive Health Jul 28, 2023

Ever find yourself wondering where the “official” start of the digestive tract is? The answer might not be what you think. This is the first episode a three-part series devoted to uncovering some of the links between equine nutrition and dental health.

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122 | Carnitine for Horses Jul 14, 2023

Have you ever wondered about using carnitine as a fat burners for yourself and then somehow your mind drifts over to what that might look like in your horse? Or maybe you have a horse with Insulin Resistance, PSSM2, MFM, or some other disorder and you are searching for ways to open alternative energy pathways for cells in the body? Or maybe, you have a horse that washes out toward the end of your run and you are trying to figure out how to help them maintain stamina. Well, you are in luck today as I’m going to dig into a cool little amino acid derivative called carnitine.

Resources:

· Carnitine Fact Sheet by National Institutes of Health: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Carnitine-HealthProfessional/

· The Role of l-Carnitine in Mitochondria, Prevention of Metabolic Inflexibility and Disease Initiation: doi: 10.3390/ijms23052717

· Mitochondrial Learning Tool – London Health Sciences Centre: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/medical-genetics-program-of-southwestern-ontario/mitochondrial-learning-tool-homepage

· The effects of L-carnitine supplementation on glycemic markers in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36704801/

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121 | Human Foods to NEVER Feed Your Horse Jun 30, 2023

Ever wondered if it’s ok to offer your horse a piece of your granola bar? Or curious if there are dangers to feeding a piece of chocolate? This episode covers some of the more common foods that should never enter your horse’s mouth.

Resources:

· Chocolate [Caffeine and theobromine]: https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/issues/proceedings-07proceedings-z9100107000087.pdf

· Persimmons [phytobezoars]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21985354/

· Avocado poisoning: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36122667/

· Potatoes, Horse Nettles [solanine]: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-carolinense/ ; https://www.horsedvm.com/poisonous/potato

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120 | Best Hay Cutting Jun 16, 2023

Should you choose first cutting? Second cutting? Third cutting? Does it even matter? This episode uncovers the truth behind the cutting number of hay and why this may not be the best criteria for choosing the best hay for your horse.

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119 | Overweight Broodmares Jun 02, 2023

Mares carry and care for some of the most precious cargo. We know their health impacts that of the baby they are caring for, so what do you do if your pregnant mare is dangerously overweight?

Resources:

· Henneke Body Condition Scoring: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/files/vetmed/vmth/laminitis/Equine_Body_Condition_Scoring.pdf

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118 | Plasma Supplements May 19, 2023

Plasma doesn’t only belong in an IV bag! New technologies allow plasma to be sterilized and dried for use in an oral supplement, and with over 600 published studies across multiple species, there’s no question that it benefits the body.

Resources:

· Article released by ‘The Horse’ on oral plasma: https://thehorse.com/171523/plasma-in-oral-form-a-game-changer-for-horses/

· Research study - Ulcer Prevention with Oral Plasma: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2016.05.003

· Research study – Oral plasma on peripartum mares and their foals: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2016.01.019

· Research study – Oral plasma on gait kinematics: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2015.03.087

· Reserach study – Oral plasma remains effective after high temperature pelleting: https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2005-722

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117 | Foundational Nutrition May 05, 2023

Not everything you put in your horse’s mouth is considered “nutritional”. This episode explains the components that should be the foundation of a horse’s diet. Do not waste money feeding any kind of supplement if these foundational cornerstones are not in place first!

Resources:

·NRC (National Research Council) Nutrient Requirements of Horses 6th Revised Edition. https://tinyurl.com/295w27dw

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116 | Collagen Apr 21, 2023

Collagen is a booming topic in the human health, beauty, and wellness world. As the most abundant protein in the body, it begs the question from some horse owners – should I be supplementing my horse with collagen? If so, how much, what type, and how do I know which collagen supplement is best? Resources: • The 2 apps mentioned for my tactical mini goals: Spiritual wellness >> The Bible Recap (reading in chronological order); Physical wellness >> 1st Phorm (macros tracking with an advisor). • Collagen improves nail health in humans: https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12393 • Review paper on collagen for osteoarthritis: https://doi.org/10.1185/030079906X148373 • Collagen supplementation to horses with OA: https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.12863 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@bluebonnetfeeds.com 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-consult

115 | Muscle Myopathies (PSSM 1 & 2, MFM, RER) Apr 07, 2023

Who knew the good old term “tying up” could have so many meanings? This episode digs into some different muscle myopathies (i.e. PSSM 1, PSSM 2, RER, and MFM) and provides tips for how we can tweak the diet and manage a horse for the best outcome.

Resources:

• (ER) Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: https://cvm.msu.edu/research/faculty-research/comparative-medical-genetics/valberg-laboratory/exertional-rhabdomyolysis

• (RER) Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: https://cvm.msu.edu/research/faculty-research/comparative-medical-genetics/valberg-laboratory/recurrent-exertional-rhabdomyolysis

• (PSSM 1) Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy 1: https://cvm.msu.edu/research/faculty-research/comparative-medical-genetics/valberg-laboratory/type-1-polysaccharide-storage-myopathy

• (PSSM 2) Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy 2: https://cvm.msu.edu/research/faculty-research/comparative-medical-genetics/valberg-laboratory/type-2-polysaccharide-storage-myopathy

• (MFM) Myofibrillar Myopathy: https://cvm.msu.edu/research/faculty-research/comparative-medical-genetics/valberg-laboratory/myofibrillar-myopathy

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114 | Help! I Need Hay! Mar 17, 2023

Who else is cutting it wayyyy too close on their winter hay supply?? This episode provides some tips, tricks, and “watch-outs” for sourcing hay during tough times, plus a “how to guide” for planning how much hay you need when you do go buy.

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113 | Influencing DNA: Epigenetics Mar 03, 2023

Did you know your horse’s DNA is influenced by his food and environment? And your horse’s DNA is influenced by food and external factors that his parents and grandparents experienced! This episode is mind blowing… let’s dive in!

Additional Resources:

· Ancestral Ghosts in Your Genome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Pf5S8Nbfk

· Epigenetic Echos of Your Mother’s Diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32t098-z-mY

· Epigenetic Transformation – You Are What Your Grandparents Ate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udlz7CMLuLQ

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112 | Cold Snap Feeding Tips Dec 23, 2022

The country is an icicle right now, temperatures have plummeted and horses are in cold-weather shock. Here are a few things you can do to reduce cold weather stress in your horses.

Additional Resources:

· Increase Hay Intake for Winter: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/equine/increase-hay-intake-winter

· Winter Water Consumption from AAEP: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/winter-water-consumption

· Horses may be at risk of colic in cold weather: https://extension.psu.edu/horses-may-be-at-risk-of-colic-in-cold-weather

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111 | Metabolic Horses (EMS) Dec 10, 2022

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a condition that is gaining awareness among horse owners as researchers uncover more information on the associated risk factors, signs and symptoms. The nutritional program is one critical piece of successfully managing an EMS horse.

Additional Resources:

· Equine Metabolic Syndrome: A Complex Disease Influenced by Genetics and the Environment (2015) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2015.03.004

· Equine Metabolic Syndrome (2011) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2010.12.004

· Equine Metabolic Syndrome Consensus Statement (2010) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2010.0503.x

· Equine Metabolic Syndrome [Review] (2009) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2009.04.183

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110 | Overweight Horses Nov 18, 2022

Who likes their horse fat? Most of us, right? Well, fat is not healthy and it can lead to some serious problems. This episode explains how to determine if your horse is too fat, why it may be dangerous, and how you can safely bring your horse back to an appropriate body condition.

Additional Resources:

● Ellis & Hollands (2002). Use of height-specific weigh tapes to estimate the bodyweight of horses. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12046788/

● NRC – Determining your horse’s calorie needs: http://nrc88.nas.edu/nrh/

● Calculations for determining body weight:

BW, kg = [Heart Girth (cm)^2 x length (cm)] / 11,880

BW, lb = [Heart Girth (in)^2 x length (in)] / 330

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109 | Hair Analysis NOT Reliable Nov 04, 2022

Horse hair analysis (HHA) is gaining popularity as purported tool to assess the diet, but research reports hair analysis is NOT a reliable tool for assessing mineral intake in horses.

Additional Resources:

Commercial hair analysis in horses: A tool to assess mineral intake?, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (2022), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104145
Hair analysis as an indicator of nutritional status, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (2001),https://doi.org/10.1016/S0737-0806(01)70122-0
Hair analysis as an indicator of mineral status of livestock, Journal of Animal Science (1987), https://doi.org/10.2527/jas1987.6561753x

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108 | Cribbing & Wood Chewing Oct 14, 2022

The 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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107 | Purchasing a Weanling Sep 30, 2022

You just found the perfect prospect and are thinking about purchasing a weanling. This episode provides the details on how to care for the nutritional needs of your new horse.

Additional Resources:

· Developmental Orthopaedic Diseases in Foals (2010) doi:10.9775/kvfd.2010.2206

· Oklahoma State University Extension AFS-3978 (2020), Weaning and Management of Weanling Horses

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106 | Don't Fast Ulcer Horses Overnight!! Sep 09, 2022

Faulty theory?? Should be fasted overnight and not administered a meal until 90 minutes after dosing with omeprazole?? There has been is a misunderstanding!!! Listen to this episode!

Studies referenced:

Hypothesis Article: Sykes (2019) https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/eve.12894

Study: Sykes (2017) https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/evj.12630

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105 | FFWS Aug 26, 2022

Ah the complex and complicated problem of poopy butt…. More formally known as free fecal water syndrome. Check out this episode to learn more about this annoying situation and what you may be able to do to help.

Products mentioned in this episode include: TurboMag BCAA, Travel Paste, Equilene Pro Care, GI Calm, LIFELINE+, Gastro pHix, ADR Powder.

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104 | Protein % Doesn't Matter Aug 12, 2022

I don’t care about your protein percent! This episode explains why crude protein is a [virtually] useless number in horse nutrition.

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103 | Allergy Testing Horses Jul 29, 2022

How accurate are serum allergy tests? Do you really need to use an elimination diet or buy allergy shots for your horse? This episode is likely to take you by surprise!

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Show Notes:

· Study in HORSES shows serum allergy tests are unreliable in 59 allergens tested: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2007.08.007

· Study concludes serum allergy testing is not a reliable screening tool for food allergy in healthy EQUIDS: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12369

· Study in DOGS showing only 28% agreement between serum and intradermal testing among 487 reactions. Blocking anti-CCD IgE improved the agreement to a moderate level of 59%: https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.12742

· Study evaluated 4 allergy tests in HORSES and found that none of them could reliably differentiate between controls and asthma-affected horses. There was also no agreement among the results of the 4 different allergy tests: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103433

· Invitro allergy tests compared to intradermal testing in HORSES with RAO: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2008.09.021

102 | Equine Microbiome (Webinar Audio) Jul 01, 2022

The microbiome is the second brain of the horse, meaning it is responsible for far more than just digesting forage! Catch the audio replay of Dr. Nichol’s talk from the 2022 EquiSUMMIT virtual conference.

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Show Notes:

· Watch the full webinar with slides by registering at www.attendequisummit.com

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101 | Alfalfa (Replay) Jun 24, 2022

Continuing on with the forage series, this episode recaps what we learned about alfalfa in the pilot episode of Feed Room Chemist. *Replay of episode 1.

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Show Notes:

101 Diet Balancer - a tool for filling the gaps of forage only diets.
Equi-Analytical - THE PLACE to go for forage analyses!

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100 | Tall Fescue Jun 17, 2022

Continuing on with the hay series, this episode explains the cool season grass called Fescue and its implications in the horse’s diet.

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Show Notes:

· Scientific name for tall fescue: Festuca arundinacea

· Managing Fescue for horses by University of Arkansas: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-3042.pdf

· Resource by AAEP on endophyte infected fescue: https://aaep.org/issue/fescue-horses-diet-minimizing-risk-your-horses-health

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99 | Orchardgrass Jun 10, 2022

Continuing on with the hay series, this episode explains the cool season grass called Orchardgrass and its implications in the horse’s diet.

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Show Notes:

· Scientific name for orchardgrass: Dactylis glomerata.

· 101 Diet Balancer: recommended to balance the vitamin and mineral gaps of orchardgrass.

· The Effect of Soaking on Carbohydrate Removal and Dry Matter Loss in Orchardgrass and Alfalfa Hays: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2011.11.009

· Seasonal and Diurnal Variation in Simple Sugar and Fructan Composition of Orchardgrass Pasture and Hay in the Piedmont Region of the United States: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2011.03.004

· Horse Preference, Forage Yield, and Species Persistence of 12 Perennial Cool-Season Grass Mixtures Under Horse Grazing: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2015.10.003

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98 | Does Bermudagrass Cause Colic? May 27, 2022

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-equine-institute/2007/CoastalvsT-85.pdf

· Feeding practices associated with colic in horses: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.2001.219.1419

· Factors associated with development of ileal impaction in horses with surgical colic: 78 cases (1986-2000): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12358048/

· Hydration supplement: Turbo Mag BCAA https://strideanimalhealth.com/turbo-mag-bcaa/

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97 | Is Teff Hay Low Carb? May 20, 2022

Low carb hay, ever heard of it? How about Teff hay, does that ring a bell? Researchers are looking for ways to replace cool season grass hays with warm season hays to help lower the sugar content in the horse’s diet. Teff is one possible solution, but it all comes down to how it is grown.

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Show Notes:

· EquiSUMMIT Registration: www.attendequisummit.com

· Certification Program for Growing Low Carb Teff Hay: https://www.oncourseequinenutrition.com/lowcarbhorsehayproject

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96 | Heat Stress Dr. Kopp, Part 2 May 13, 2022

Veterinarian, 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: Research on Protective Effects of Butyric Acid and Zinc on Equine Intestinal Cell Function Under Hypoxic Conditions, https://tinyurl.com/4supan6f

· Chromium: https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/chromium/

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95 | Heat Stress Dr. Kopp, Part 1 May 06, 2022

Veterinarian, 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 immune system.

· Butyric Acid: Research on Protective Effects of Butyric Acid and Zinc on Equine Intestinal Cell Function Under Hypoxic Conditions, https://tinyurl.com/4supan6f

· Chromium: https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/chromium/

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94 | Spirulina, Silicon, Zeolite & Poop Eating Apr 22, 2022

Dr. 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/articles/PMC2658806/

o O’Connor CI, Nielsen BD, Woodward AD, et al. Mineral balance in horses fed two supplemental silicon sources. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl). 2008 Apr;92(2):173-81.

o Spooner HA, Nielsen BD, Turner KK, et al. Mineral balance in horses fed sodium zeolite. 7th International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology, 26-31 August 2006, Fontainebleau, France.

o Nielsen BD, et al. Training distance to failure in young racing quarter horses fed sodium zeolite A. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 1993. 13(10):562-567. AND Proc. 13th ENPS p.5

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93 | Fodder Apr 08, 2022

Dr. Nichols explains fodder in terms of horse nutrition, when it might be a good fit, and when it might not.

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92 | Spring Pasture Transitions Apr 01, 2022

Learn how to transition your horses off of hay and onto grass, along with other helpful tips this spring season.

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Show Notes:

Fish Oil Factor - https://strideanimalhealth.com/fish-oil-factor/

Vitamin E/C - https://strideanimalhealth.com/vitamin-e-c/

Forms of trace minerals to look for in ingredients list: zinc methionine complex, copper lysine complex, manganese methionine complex.

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91 | Lignin Sulfonate – Dangerous or Not? Mar 18, 2022

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!

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90 | Hay Cubes Mar 04, 2022

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.

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Show Notes:

· Differences in Chewing Activity and Dust Concentration of Alfalfa Cube vs. Long-Stem Hay Fed to Horses: http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4011882

· Nitrogen Retention and Nutrient Digestibility in Geldings Fed Grass Hay, Alfalfa Hay, or Alfalfa

Cubes: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2010.04.007

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89 | Unicorn Becomes Donkey Feb 25, 2022

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.

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Show Notes:

· Help University of Kentucky researchers by completing this survey on trailering horses: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bK5B8c5CJIgwqAC

· Hay bags and slow feeders – testing their impact on horse behavior and welfare: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2017.09.019

· Stranger danger? An investigation into the influence of human-horse bond on stress and behaviour: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2018.05.034

· Changes in cecal environment and forage intake of horses fed increasing amounts of starch: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 76 (2017) p.70.

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88 | Snowbirds Feb 18, 2022

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 – 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 acid to help prevent ulcers

· Immune Health Program – 30 day program to prime the immune system prior to travel

· LIFELINE+ - the only safe form of oral plasma available for horses in the United States

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87 | Hay Belly Feb 11, 2022

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% 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 fiber digestibility by up to 30%. Excellent for horses that hay a constant “hay belly” appearance. …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com 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-consult

86 | Relocating to Colder Climates Feb 04, 2022

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:

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 at the cellular level when you get to your new ice-cold destination. Horses that are used to warmer weather will not drink in the cold, and this sets them up for dehydration and impaction colic. So I would keep this listener’s horse on Turbo Mag at least until late spring or early summer when the weather starts to warm back up.

2. ADR Paste - This is a critical hind gut digestive aid. It uses a synbiotic approach by combining prebitoics + probitoics, along with postbiotics to provide the most comprehensive support for travel and relocation stress. I would give 1 tube per day the week before the trip, each day of the trip, and for at least 10 days after arriving. This will ensure the hind gut stays healthy and functioning properly. After that, I would switch to the Powder version of ADR and make it part of the daily feed regimen for that first 6 months at the new home.

3. Gastro pHix - This is a stomach buffer which will help fend off the potential for ulcer development during this very major transition in life. I would start Gastro pHix right away at 1 lb AM and PM, and continue that through the first 6 months at the new home.

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85 | Horse Treats Jan 21, 2022

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://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103326

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84 | How Much Can My Horse Eat? Jan 14, 2022

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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83 | Hemp Jan 07, 2022

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 #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

· https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2007.06.015

· https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03339885

· https://doi.org/10.1021/jf102636b

· https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.06.064

· http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2017.08.004

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82 | Hay Steaming + Soaking Dec 24, 2021

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 #feedroomchemisthas made you an #empoweredhorseowner!

Show Notes:

· Research References:

o https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2015.09.006

o https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.d157

o https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2013-6333

o https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-018-1636-4

o https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0114079

o https://extension.umn.edu/horse-nutrition/steaming-horse-hay-reduce-effects-mold-and-dust#carbohydrates-1545012

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81 | Essential Amino Acids Dec 17, 2021

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 @drjymeon Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner!

Show Notes:

· Research Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7206390/

· Competitive Edge – Stride Animal Health supplement containing all of the essential amino acids.

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80 | Yeasts Dec 10, 2021

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 #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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79 | Haylage Dec 07, 2021

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 recommendations; by P.A. Harris, A.D. Ellis, M.J. Fradinho, et al.

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Bonus Episode - Becoming an Equine Nutritionist Nov 24, 2021

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.

78 | Soy – Good, Bad, or Unknown? Nov 19, 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 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 and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2018 Jan 4;10(1):40.

· Baglia ML, Zheng W, Li H, Yang G, Gao J, Gao YT, Shu XO. The association of soy food consumption with the risk of subtype of breast cancers defined by hormone receptor and HER2 status. International journal of cancer. 2016 Aug 15;139(4):742-8.

· Zhang FF, Haslam DE, Terry MB, Knight JA, Andrulis IL, Daly MB, Buys SS, John EM. Dietary isoflavone intake and all‐cause mortality in breast cancer survivors: The Breast Cancer Family Registry. Cancer. 2017 Jun 1;123(11):2070-9.

· Guha N, Kwan ML, Quesenberry CP, Weltzien EK, Castillo AL, Caan BJ. Soy isoflavones and risk of cancer recurrence in a cohort of breast cancer survivors: the Life After Cancer Epidemiology study. Breast cancer research and treatment. 2009 Nov 1;118(2):395-405.

· Antinutritional Factors of soybeans: https://poultry.caes.uga.edu/extension/poultry-nutrition/soybeans/antinutritional-factors.html

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77 | Oils, Licks, & Omeprazole with Hind Gut Program Nov 05, 2021

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/

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76 | Decoding Labels Oct 29, 2021

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 978-0-309-10212-4: National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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75 | Organic Minerals [Dr. Larson & Dr. Wisniewski, Guest Experts] Oct 15, 2021

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 Health supplements containing these minerals:

· 101 Diet Balancer

· NutriMix Plus

· Element

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74 | Ingredients to Avoid + Omega-3 Research Update Oct 08, 2021

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 (fungus that grows on corn)

· Decaying organic matter (moldy hay and lawn clippings)

· Maple leaves

· Johnsongrass

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73 | Flax & Peas Oct 01, 2021

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 essential fatty acid required by the body, must be consumed in the diet)

· DHA (Found in fish oil. An essential fatty acid required by the body, must be consumed in the diet)

· ALA (Found in flax seed, but it must be converted by the body to EPA and DHA)

· ETA (Found in the New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel. Helpful in joint pain, arthritis, inflammation)

For products with these omega 3 fatty acids, check out StrideAnimalHealth.com

· Fish Oil Factor

· Rewind (for horses, humans, and dogs)

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72 | Physitis Sep 24, 2021

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

Amino Acid supplement recommended for growing horses: Competitive Edge

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71 | Starch, Sugar, Glycogen, Oh My! Sep 17, 2021

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/intensify-omega-force/)

· Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-ex-factor-low-starch/)

· Intensify Senior Therapy (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-senior-therapy/)

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70 | Magnesium Sep 10, 2021

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/

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69 | Beet Pulp Sep 03, 2021

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/

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68 | CBD in Horses Jul 09, 2021

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 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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67 | Cold Water + Hot Horse Jul 02, 2021

Should 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/default-source/research/equine-behavior-laboratory/96noeffe.pdf?sfvrsn=8224e0ba_0

· Comparison of post-exercise cooling methods in horses https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103485

· A Comparison of Five Cooling Methods in Hot and Humid Environments in Thoroughbred Horses https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32684268/

· Evaluation of washing with cold water to facilitate heat dissipation in horses exercised in hot, humid conditions https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10188810/

· Post exercise changes in compartmental body temperature accompanying intermittent cold water cooling in the hyperthermic horse https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9458396/

· Comparison between two post exercise cooling methods https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.1995.tb04948.x

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66 | Stressed Out Jun 25, 2021

Is 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 https://bluebonnetequine.com/leakygutresources/

Bluebonnet Feeds products with CLOSTAT® (research proven probiotic):

· Intensify Omega Force

· Intensify Senior Therapy

· Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch

· Intensify Growth & Development

· Intensify Pelleted

· Intensify Total Advantage

· Equilene Pro Care

Bluebonnet Feeds products with ButiPearl Z EQ® (butyric acid + zinc to support intestinal lining):

· Equilene Pro Care

Stride Animal Health products with CLOSTAT®:

· GI Calm

· Transform DSI

· 101 Diet Balancer

Stride Animal Health products with ButiPearl Z EQ®:

· GI Calm

· Gastro pHix

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65 | Stallion Nutrition, HYPP, & Coprophagy Jun 18, 2021

Dr. 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://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-omega-force/

Natural Blend Performance - https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/natural-blend-performance/

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64 | A Lifetime of Missing Nutrients Jun 04, 2021

Dr. 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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63 | Hives & Protein Bumps May 28, 2021

Horses 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/element-mineral/

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62 | Racehorse Nutrition May 21, 2021

Since 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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61 | Choosing a Gut Supplement May 07, 2021

The 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

· Enzymatic Digestion: Transform DSI

· Anxiety-Related Digestive Stress: Engage

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60 | Liver Conditions & Deworming Apr 30, 2021

This 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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59 | Salt - Dr. Rachel Mottet Apr 22, 2021

Independent 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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58 | Chromium Apr 09, 2021

In 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

· Bluebonnet Feeds Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch *NEW

· Turbo Mag BCAA by Stride Animal Health

· Gastro pHix by Stride Animal Health

· OrthoMax by Stride Animal Health

· The Difference by Stride Animal Health

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57 | Joint Supplements Apr 02, 2021

Glucosamine, 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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56 | Making Horse Feed Mar 26, 2021

So, 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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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-consult

55 | Donkey Nutrition Mar 19, 2021

Interested 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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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-consult

54 | How to Choose a Feed Mar 05, 2021

Confused 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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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-consult

53 | Immune Health & Strangles Feb 26, 2021

This 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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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-consult

52 | Miniature Horse Nutrition Feb 19, 2021

Interested 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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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-consult

51 | Dirty Truth About Hay + Reading Forage Analyses Feb 05, 2021

The 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 gut developing.

· Intensify Senior Therapy – feed used by Dr. Nichols for the geriatric herd responsible for babysitting her children and husband.

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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-consult

50 | Shelley Morgan, Pro Barrel Racer Jan 29, 2021

Professional 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) is discussed in detail in Episode 6.

· Gastro pHix – foregut supplement that has helped Kiss regain her appetite plus improved the reach in her stride and overall level of “try”. Gastro pHix is discussed in detail in Episode 48.

Connect with Shelley on her Athlete Page: facebook.com/Shelley-Morgan-336256570706

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49 | Cold Weather Feeding Jan 22, 2021

Thermoneutral 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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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-consult

48 | Gastro pHix - Foregut Health Jan 15, 2021

NOT "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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47 | Foals & Fetal Programming Jan 08, 2021

This 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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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-consult

46 | Oats – Good or Bad? Dec 31, 2020

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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45 | Dr. Vandergrift – The Difference & Moving Up Dec 21, 2020

World-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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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-consult

44 | Sebastian Petroll, Reining Trainer Dec 18, 2020

Sebastian 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 – for show horses.

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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-consult

43 | Elevation & Natural Vitamin E Dec 11, 2020

Listener 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 Paste or Powder from Stride Animal Health

· Transform DSI pellets from Stride Animal Health

More about Dr. Ben Levine, MD can be found here: https://utswmed.org/doctors/benjamin-levine/

Natural vitamin E supplement: Vitamin E/C by Stride Animal Health

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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-consult

42 | Aloe & Inflammatory Ingredients Dec 04, 2020

This 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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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-consult

41 | Muscle Stamina & Endurance Nov 26, 2020

This 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. Please share this episode on your favorite social media channels using #feedroomchemist so we can see which episodes you are loving! _ If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com 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-consult

40 | Hind Gut: Digestive Tract Part 2 Nov 20, 2020

This 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:

Please share this episode on your favorite social media channels using #feedroomchemist so we can see which episodes you are loving! We will be sharing the love with lucky listeners!

Products mentioned:

· Intensify Feeds – a family of super premium horse feeds by Bluebonnet Feeds which provides an excellent digestive support package designed for preventative care.

· Equilene Pro Care – a beet pulp based feed that contains elevated levels of prebiotics and probiotics to help horses under stress.

· ADR – available in paste or powder forms, this supplement is a mega dose probiotic and prebiotic that can be used during stressful events such as travel and in conjunction with antibiotics and NSAIDs.

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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-consult

39 | Foregut: Digestive Tract Part 1 Nov 17, 2020

This 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: Please share this episode on your favorite social media channels using #feedroomchemist so we can see which episodes you are loving! We will be sharing the love with lucky listeners! Products mentioned: · Intensify Omega Force – low feeding rate, nutrient dense pelleted feed that can be fed in small meals. · Equilene Pro Care – contains a seaweed calcium that buffers stomach acid. · Intensify Growth & Development – contains lithothamnion, a seaweed calcium that improves bone health. · Gastro pHix – a Foregut supplement that is about to hit the market! · LIFELINE+ Equine – the only oral plasma supplement in the United States that is horse-safe. _ If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com 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-consult

38 | Why Horses Quit Eating Oct 30, 2020

Ulcers, 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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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-consult

37 | Coastal Causes Colic? Are Supplements Necessary? And More! Oct 23, 2020

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+ - Plasma

Turbo Mag BCAA – Metabolic pH balancer for improving hydration and preventing impaction

Transform DSI – Enzymes to support hay digestion (help reduce “hay belly”)

Fish Oil Factor – 30% fat supplement with high level of omega 3’s

Shine – 99% fat supplement as a liquid top dress

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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-consult

36 | Nutrition Dangers Oct 16, 2020

Ever 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 – a low starch, low sugar feed that provides extra calories or energy for horses that are sensitive to sugar levels in the diet.

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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-consult

35 | Nutrition Consulting with Lindsay Burer Oct 09, 2020

Equine 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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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-consult

34 | Weanling to 2-yr-old Nutrition & Wobblers Oct 02, 2020

This 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

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

33 | Metabolic pH & Anhidrosis Sep 22, 2020

This 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 a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

32 | PSSM – Tying Up Sep 11, 2020

This 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 that tie up.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

31 | Poop, GMO’s & Cyanide Sep 04, 2020

This 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, especially for horses with loose stool caused by anxiety, stress, or medications.

· GI Calm – supplement designed for horses battling leaky gut syndrome.

· Intensify Senior Therapy– ideal for horses needing an easy-to-chew few that is high in fiber and low in starch/sugar.

· 101 Diet Balancer– a diet balancer free of GMO ingredients.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

30 | Tendons, Stifles, DSLD and OCD Aug 21, 2020

This 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 Balancerand NutriMix Plus– both supplements provide the diet balancer effect for providing important trace minerals to growing horses and horses recovering from injury.
LIFELINE+ Equine® Plasma Supplement for improved joint range of motion and stride length.
Intensify Growth & Development – feed for broodmares and growing horses.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

29 | Fixing Bad Feet Aug 14, 2020

Need 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 specific amounts and ratios of biotin, copper, zinc, lysine, and methionine discussed in this episode.

Hoof Health Program– 30 day program designed to get the maximum rate of hoof and sole growth out of a horse in a short window of time.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

28 | Early Fatigue + Lyme Disease Aug 07, 2020

It’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, and Enterococcus faecium.

ADR Paste – megadose probiotic paste.

LIFELINE+- plasma supplement which supports a healthy immune system and normal inflammatory response.

Immune Health Program – a carefully formulated 30 day program containing 3 unique technologies for supporting the immune system.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

27 | Sand Colic, BOSS, & More! Jul 31, 2020

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.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

26 | Iron Overload Jul 24, 2020

Ever 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 have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

25 | Apple Cider Vinegar Jul 17, 2020

This 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!

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

24 | Mineral Intake + Blood & Hair Analysis Jul 10, 2020

Ever 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.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

23 | Stomach Buffers Jul 02, 2020

This 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.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

22 | NSC & Beet Pulp Jun 23, 2020

This 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

Show Notes:

For a complete listing of starch and sugar contents of all Bluebonnet Feeds equine feeds go to https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/content/equine/nsc-equine.pdf

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

21 | EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis) Jun 19, 2020

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).

Fish Oil Factor – potent anti-inflammatory containing omega 3’s from fish oil on a flax seed and rice bran base.

Rewind®– potent omega 3 anti-inflammatory from the New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel.

LIFELINE®+ Equine – oral plasma that supports epithelial tight junctions which helps prevent horses from contracting EPM and serves as immune system support for horses that do have EPM.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

20 | Gastric Ulcers Jun 16, 2020

Omeprazole 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 question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com 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-consult

19 | Topline Jun 13, 2020

There 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@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

18 | Mane Growth & Molasses Content Jun 10, 2020

EVERYONE 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 – reference feed for listener question about molasses content.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

17 | Grass Clippings, Raccoons, & Blister Beetles Jun 05, 2020

Dr. 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, banamine).

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

16 | Tips for Starting New Supplements or Grain May 30, 2020

Introducing 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.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

15| Feeding Garlic to Bleeders May 27, 2020

A 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.

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

14 | Choke & Poor Coat Quality May 15, 2020

Choke 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:

· Fish Oil Factor – 30% Fat supplement with omega 3’s

· Shine– 99% fat supplement in liquid form

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

13 | Omega 3's May 12, 2020

Dr. 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 Factor (EPA & DHA from Fish Oil on a Flax Seed and Rice Bran base)

· Rewind(ETA from New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel)

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com

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-consult

12 | Amino Acids [Webinar Audio] May 08, 2020

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 Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just click here!

11 | Going Grain-Free? Apr 28, 2020

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 biotin for hoof support

· Boost ‘Em – pelleted, 30% protein diet balancer safe for all animal species.

· Competitive Edge – pelleted amino acid and protein supplement

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 click here!

10 | Iono-What?? Apr 25, 2020

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 Stride Animal Health use ionophore-FREE facilities.

· Ionophore-Safe feed mills do manufacture feeds containing ionophores, but run flushes between those feed and the horse feeds. This can lead to accidental cross-contamination or human error which can result in a life-threatening situation for your horse.

Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For a free virtual nutrition consult from our team visit: https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult/

9 | Cushing's Disease in Horses Apr 22, 2020

Today 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, extruded feed.

· Intensify® Senior Therapy® – 12% NSC, High fat, high fiber, pelleted feed.

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 just click here!

8 | Coronavirus in Horses vs Humans Apr 17, 2020

Equine coronavirus and COVID-19 in humans are different diseases. This episode explains the difference between the two and what you can do to keep your horse from contracting equine coronavirus.

If you have more questions about equine coronavirus or other equine diseases, the Equine Disease Communication Center or EDCC is a wealth of knowledge and can provide you with resources and tips for preventing and managing disease in horses. Just visit their website at www.equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity

7 | Starved Horses Apr 14, 2020

Horses 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.

Show Notes:

Author’s pick on products mentioned in this episode

· ADR Paste - Probiotic Paste to be used in the first 30 days.

· ADR Powder – Probiotic powder to be used after 30 days.

· Equilene Pro Care® Beet Pulp based, high fiber feed.

· Intensify® Senior Therapy® – High fiber feed with built in digestive support.

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 just click here!

6 | Plasma Supplements Apr 10, 2020

If 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?

Show Notes:

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 Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult just click here!

5 | Case Study: Senior Horses Apr 07, 2020

This 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.

Show Notes:

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 information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult just click here!

4 | Senior Horse Nutrition Apr 06, 2020

For 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!

Show Notes:

More information on the products mentioned can be found here:

· Intensify Senior Therapy

· Horseman’s Elite Senior Care

· 101 Diet Balancer

· Nutrimix Plus

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 just click here!

3 | Leaky Gut [Webinar Replay] Apr 04, 2020

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. Show Notes: 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 Balancer(zinc methionine complex) · Intensify® Feeds (beta-glucans, zinc methionine complex, microbial support) · Equilene® Feeds (zinc methionine complex) · NEW FEED Equilene® Pro Care® (plasma, butyric acid, zinc methionine complex, microbial support) 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 please contact us!

2 | Mare & Foal Nutrition Apr 01, 2020

Is 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). Show Notes: Formulated by PhD Equine nutritionists, Intensify Growth & Development (pellet) and Horseman’s Elite Mare & Foal (large pellet) are designed to meet the needs discussed in this episode. Stride Animal Health’s, 101 Diet Balancer and Competitive Edge Amino Acid Supplement, are excellent tools for filling the gaps of forage only diets, oats, and custom mixed rations. 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 free virtual nutrition consult please contact us!

1 | Alfalfa: Friend or Foe? Mar 30, 2020

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. Show Notes: 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 free virtual nutrition consult please contact us!

Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (Trailer) Mar 30, 2020