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Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast

Dr. Jyme Nichols

143 episodes

Dr. Jyme Nichols, equine nutritionist for Bluebonnet Feeds, explores unique cases, debunks popular myths, and breaks down advanced research data. This podcast combines a little fun with a lot of science to provide real-world feeding advice for your horse.

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  1. 91 | Lignin Sulfonate – Dangerous or Not?

    · 16 min · S3 E91

    Is lignin sulfonate really a bad ingredient? Have you heard you should avoid it? That might not be necessary, and this episode will explain why! You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your…

  2. 90 | Hay Cubes

    · 33 min · S3 E90

    Hay cubes can be very useful in certain situations. This episode offers advice on when and how to offer hay cubes along with times to avoid them. You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your…

  3. 89 | Unicorn Becomes Donkey

    · 26 min · S3 E89

    Stress affects behavior which affects attitude, physical appearance, and wellbeing. This episode connects the dots between nutrition, behavior, and stress to help your horse achieve unicorn status. You can now follow…

  4. 88 | Snowbirds

    · 33 min · S3 E88

    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…

  5. 87 | Hay Belly

    · 25 min · S3 E87

    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…

  6. 86 | Relocating to Colder Climates

    · 31 min · S3 E86

    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…

  7. 85 | Horse Treats

    · 27 min · S3 E85

    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…

  8. 84 | How Much Can My Horse Eat?

    · 28 min · S4 E84

    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…

  9. 83 | Hemp

    · 28 min · S4 E83

    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…

  10. 82 | Hay Steaming + Soaking

    · 21 min · S3 E82

    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…

  11. 81 | Essential Amino Acids

    · 26 min · S3 E81

    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…

  12. 80 | Yeasts

    · 32 min · S3 E80

    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…

  13. 79 | Haylage

    · 29 min · S3 E79

    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…

  14. Bonus Episode - Becoming an Equine Nutritionist

    · 24 min · Bonus

    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…

  15. 78 | Soy – Good, Bad, or Unknown?

    · 29 min · S3 E78

    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…

  16. 77 | Oils, Licks, & Omeprazole with Hind Gut Program

    · 30 min · S3 E77

    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…

  17. 76 | Decoding Labels

    · 23 min · S3 E76

    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…

  18. 75 | Organic Minerals [Dr. Larson & Dr. Wisniewski, Guest Experts]

    · 51 min · S3 E75

    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.…

  19. 74 | Ingredients to Avoid + Omega-3 Research Update

    · 31 min · S3 E74

    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…

  20. 73 | Flax & Peas

    · 24 min · S3 E73

    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…

  21. 72 | Physitis

    · 24 min · S3 E72

    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…

  22. 71 | Starch, Sugar, Glycogen, Oh My!

    · 25 min · S3 E71

    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…

  23. 70 | Magnesium

    · 16 min · S3 E70

    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…

  24. 69 | Beet Pulp

    · 25 min · S3 E69

    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 -…

  25. 68 | CBD in Horses

    · 35 min · S2 E68

    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…

  26. 67 | Cold Water + Hot Horse

    · 19 min · S2 E67

    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…

  27. 66 | Stressed Out

    · 34 min · S2 E66

    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.…

  28. 65 | Stallion Nutrition, HYPP, & Coprophagy

    · 29 min · S2 E65

    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…

  29. 64 | A Lifetime of Missing Nutrients

    · 29 min · S2 E64

    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…

  30. 63 | Hives & Protein Bumps

    · 23 min · S1 E63

    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…

  31. 62 | Racehorse Nutrition

    · 38 min · S1 E62

    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:…

  32. 61 | Choosing a Gut Supplement

    · 34 min · S2 E61

    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.…

  33. 60 | Liver Conditions & Deworming

    · 22 min · S2 E60

    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:…

  34. 59 | Salt - Dr. Rachel Mottet

    · 35 min · S2 E59

    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…

  35. 58 | Chromium

    · 46 min · S2 E58

    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,…

  36. 57 | Joint Supplements

    · 27 min · S2 E57

    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 –…

  37. 56 | Making Horse Feed

    · 23 min · S2 E56

    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…

  38. 55 | Donkey Nutrition

    · 26 min · S2 E55

    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. ….…

  39. 54 | How to Choose a Feed

    · 35 min · S2 E54

    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…

  40. 53 | Immune Health & Strangles

    · 25 min · S2 E53

    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…

  41. 52 | Miniature Horse Nutrition

    · 26 min · S2 E52

    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…

  42. 51 | Dirty Truth About Hay + Reading Forage Analyses

    · 50 min · S1 E51

    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.…

  43. 50 | Shelley Morgan, Pro Barrel Racer

    · 1 h 04 min · S2 E50

    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…

  44. 49 | Cold Weather Feeding

    · 27 min · S2 E49

    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…

  45. 48 | Gastro pHix - Foregut Health

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E48

    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,…

  46. 47 | Foals & Fetal Programming

    · 36 min · S2 E47

    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…

  47. 46 | Oats – Good or Bad?

    · 31 min · S2 E46

    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…

  48. 45 | Dr. Vandergrift – The Difference & Moving Up

    · 56 min · S2 E45

    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…

  49. 44 | Sebastian Petroll, Reining Trainer

    · 36 min · S2 E44

    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…

  50. 43 | Elevation & Natural Vitamin E

    · 25 min · S1 E55

    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,…

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