Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast1 Okt 2021

73 | Flax & Peas

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 have a double bond at the 3rdcarbon atom from the end of the carbon chain. This episode touches on 4 of those. Check out Episode 13 for a deeper dive.

· EPA (Found in fish oil. An essential fatty acid required by the body, must be consumed in the diet)

· DHA (Found in fish oil. An essential fatty acid required by the body, must be consumed in the diet)

· ALA (Found in flax seed, but it must be converted by the body to EPA and DHA)

· ETA (Found in the New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel. Helpful in joint pain, arthritis, inflammation)

For products with these omega 3 fatty acids, check out StrideAnimalHealth.com

· Fish Oil Factor

· Rewind (for horses, humans, and dogs)

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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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