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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. 42 | Aloe & Inflammatory Ingredients

    · 31 min · S1 E42

    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…

  2. 41 | Muscle Stamina & Endurance

    · 26 min · S1 E41

    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.…

  3. 40 | Hind Gut: Digestive Tract Part 2

    · 27 min · S1 E40

    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…

  4. 39 | Foregut: Digestive Tract Part 1

    · 40 min · S1 E39

    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…

  5. 38 | Why Horses Quit Eating

    · 45 min · S1 E38

    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…

  6. 37 | Coastal Causes Colic? Are Supplements Necessary? And More!

    · 37 min · S1 E37

    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…

  7. 36 | Nutrition Dangers

    · 29 min · S1 E36

    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…

  8. 35 | Nutrition Consulting with Lindsay Burer

    · 44 min · S1 E35

    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,…

  9. 34 | Weanling to 2-yr-old Nutrition & Wobblers

    · 40 min · S1 E34

    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…

  10. 33 | Metabolic pH & Anhidrosis

    · 30 min · S1 E33

    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…

  11. 32 | PSSM – Tying Up

    · 31 min · S1 E32

    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…

  12. 31 | Poop, GMO’s & Cyanide

    · 41 min · S1 E31

    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…

  13. 30 | Tendons, Stifles, DSLD and OCD

    · 32 min · S1 E30

    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)…

  14. 29 | Fixing Bad Feet

    · 31 min · S1 E29

    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…

  15. 28 | Early Fatigue + Lyme Disease

    · 27 min · S1 E28

    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…

  16. 27 | Sand Colic, BOSS, & More!

    · 27 min · S1 E27

    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…

  17. 26 | Iron Overload

    · 18 min · S1 E26

    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…

  18. 25 | Apple Cider Vinegar

    · 19 min · S1 E25

    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…

  19. 24 | Mineral Intake + Blood & Hair Analysis

    · 30 min · S1 E24

    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…

  20. 23 | Stomach Buffers

    · 31 min · S1 E23

    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…

  21. 22 | NSC & Beet Pulp

    · 43 min · S1 E22

    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…

  22. 21 | EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis)

    · 24 min · S1 E21

    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.…

  23. 20 | Gastric Ulcers

    · 30 min · S1 E20

    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…

  24. 19 | Topline

    · 22 min · S1 E19

    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…

  25. 18 | Mane Growth & Molasses Content

    · 28 min · S1 E18

    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…

  26. 17 | Grass Clippings, Raccoons, & Blister Beetles

    · 23 min · S1 E17

    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…

  27. 16 | Tips for Starting New Supplements or Grain

    · 24 min · S1 E16

    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.…

  28. 15| Feeding Garlic to Bleeders

    · 18 min · S1 E15

    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…

  29. 14 | Choke & Poor Coat Quality

    · 24 min · S1 E14

    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…

  30. 13 | Omega 3's

    · 31 min · S1 E13

    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…

  31. 12 | Amino Acids [Webinar Audio]

    · 35 min · S1 E12

    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…

  32. 11 | Going Grain-Free?

    · 27 min · S1 E11

    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.…

  33. 10 | Iono-What??

    · 16 min · S1 E10

    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…

  34. 9 | Cushing's Disease in Horses

    · 24 min · S1 E9

    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,…

  35. 8 | Coronavirus in Horses vs Humans

    · 12 min · S1 E8

    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…

  36. 7 | Starved Horses

    · 30 min · S1 E7

    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…

  37. 6 | Plasma Supplements

    · 32 min · S1 E6

    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…

  38. 5 | Case Study: Senior Horses

    · 30 min · S1 E5

    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…

  39. 4 | Senior Horse Nutrition

    · 15 min · S1 E4

    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…

  40. 3 | Leaky Gut [Webinar Replay]

    · 47 min · S1 E3

    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…

  41. 2 | Mare & Foal Nutrition

    · 22 min · S1 E2

    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…

  42. 1 | Alfalfa: Friend or Foe?

    · 21 min · S1 E1

    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…

  43. Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (Trailer)

    · 0:22 · Trailer

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