# 82 | Hay Steaming + Soaking

An episode of [Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1506330860), 24 Dec 2021, 21 min.

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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 …. 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

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