22 | NSC & Beet Pulp
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...
23 Kesä 202043min
21 | EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis)
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 helpin...
19 Kesä 202024min
20 | Gastric Ulcers
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 prom...
16 Kesä 202029min
19 | Topline
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 ...
13 Kesä 202022min
18 | Mane Growth & Molasses Content
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”. Thi...
10 Kesä 202027min
17 | Grass Clippings, Raccoons, & Blister Beetles
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 o...
5 Kesä 202022min
16 | Tips for Starting New Supplements or Grain
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 sa...
30 Touko 202023min
15| Feeding Garlic to Bleeders
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 revi...
27 Touko 202017min
