Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast podcast

Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast

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.

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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140 | Draft Breeds

In this episode, we are going to talk about the basics of owning and feeding a draft horse... more

27 Mar 2025

28 MINS

28:54

27 Mar 2025


#141

139 | Immune Health

In this episode, Dr. Jyme discusses the importance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants... more

27 Dec 2024

24 MINS

24:57

27 Dec 2024


#140

138 | Travel Better Show Better

Today we’re diving into a topic that’s crucial for horse owners: traveling with horses. Wh... more

22 Nov 2024

27 MINS

27:34

22 Nov 2024


#139

137 | Postbiotics

You may be familiar with the terms prebiotics and probiotics, but have you ever heard of p... more

04 Oct 2024

20 MINS

20:56

04 Oct 2024


#138

136 | Vitamin C in Horses

Vitamin C is important for many functions in the body. Horses are capable of making their ... more

06 Sep 2024

21 MINS

21:49

06 Sep 2024


#137

135 | Fly Control

It’s fly season and there is nothing more irritating than a barn full of flies zapping the... more

19 Apr 2024

25 MINS

25:46

19 Apr 2024


#136

134 | Hoof Conditions

The old saying “no hoof, no horse” couldn’t be more true. If you have ever found yourself ... more

23 Feb 2024

24 MINS

24:00

23 Feb 2024


#135

133 | How to Select Feed

Confused by all the feed choices out there? Inspired by a listener question, Dr. Nichols e... more

09 Feb 2024

34 MINS

34:52

09 Feb 2024


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132 | Stallion Nutrition

Stallions can fall into a fairly wide range in terms of dietary needs, so there is no one-... more

26 Jan 2024

24 MINS

24:50

26 Jan 2024


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131 | Pre-Breeding Season for Mares

If you plan to breed your mare this year, this is your episode! Dr. Jyme explains her pre-... more

12 Jan 2024

21 MINS

21:58

12 Jan 2024


#132

130 | Winter Laminitis

Just because the grass is dormant and covered by a fresh layer of snow doesn’t mean you ca... more

08 Dec 2023

18 MINS

18:04

08 Dec 2023


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129 | Biohacking Your Horse

“Biohacking is a powerful concept that equips individuals with diverse tools and strategie... more

08 Nov 2023

32 MINS

32:59

08 Nov 2023


#130

128 | Weaning Foals

Weaning can be a stressful time for both mare and foal, but as owners and managers there a... more

06 Oct 2023

23 MINS

23:34

06 Oct 2023


#129

127 | Sugar, Fructan, ESC, WSC, NSC

As a follow up to episode 126 “Sweet Temptations” Dr. Jyme digs into the concepts behind e... more

22 Sep 2023

31 MINS

31:10

22 Sep 2023


#128

126 | Sweet Temptations [EquiSUMMIT Replay]

Dr. Jyme was a guest presenter at the 2023 EquiSUMMIT. This is a re-play of her presentati... more

08 Sep 2023

31 MINS

31:13

08 Sep 2023


#127

125 | Impacts of Modern Nutrition on Dental Health

Modern feeding practices can have some not so great impacts on our horse’s mouths. In this... more

25 Aug 2023

29 MINS

29:23

25 Aug 2023


#126

124 | Nutrition for Physically Limited Mouths

There’s a saying as old as time: “No foot, No horse”… but what about “No Mouth, No Horse”?... more

11 Aug 2023

26 MINS

26:28

11 Aug 2023


#125

123 | How Dental Care Impacts Digestive Health

Ever find yourself wondering where the “official” start of the digestive tract is? The ans... more

28 Jul 2023

24 MINS

24:01

28 Jul 2023


#124

122 | Carnitine for Horses

Have you ever wondered about using carnitine as a fat burners for yourself and then someho... more

14 Jul 2023

18 MINS

18:13

14 Jul 2023


#123

121 | Human Foods to NEVER Feed Your Horse

Ever wondered if it’s ok to offer your horse a piece of your granola bar? Or curious if th... more

30 Jun 2023

17 MINS

17:51

30 Jun 2023


#122

120 | Best Hay Cutting

Should you choose first cutting? Second cutting? Third cutting? Does it even matter? This ... more

16 Jun 2023

22 MINS

22:13

16 Jun 2023


#121

119 | Overweight Broodmares

Mares carry and care for some of the most precious cargo. We know their health impacts tha... more

02 Jun 2023

26 MINS

26:25

02 Jun 2023