14 | Choke & Poor Coat Quality
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 e...
15 Maj 202024min
13 | Omega 3's
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...
12 Maj 202030min
12 | Amino Acids [Webinar Audio]
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 au...
8 Maj 202035min
11 | Going Grain-Free?
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 o...
28 Apr 202027min
10 | Iono-What??
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?...
25 Apr 202015min
9 | Cushing's Disease in Horses
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 b...
22 Apr 202024min
8 | Coronavirus in Horses vs Humans
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 y...
17 Apr 202011min
7 | Starved Horses
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 ab...
14 Apr 202029min
