On this Part 2 episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr, Dr. Burt Staniar, Associate Professor of Animal Science at Penn State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard continue their discussion about how diet plays a role in free fecal water syndrome, including:
Why forage should always be the foundation of your horse’s diet
How different fiber sources (like beet pulp, alfalfa, and grass hay) impact gut health
What “forage quality” really means and how hay maturity can affect digestion
Practical feeding strategies to apply when you can’t control your horse’s hay (e.g. when your horse is at a boarding facility)
The truth about supplements (and when they’re actually worth it)If your horse struggles with free fecal water syndrome, or even if you’d just like to better understand equine gut health, hindgut function, and forage nutrition as the foundation of your horse’s diet, this episode is jam packed with practical, science-backed insights you can start applying to support your horse.
If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to go back to episode 111 for a deep dive on fiber and digestive health before getting into this episode!
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Helpful BTB Episodes to Reference –
Ep. 111: Not All Fiber Is the Same - Understanding Free Fecal Water Syndrome in Horses Part 1
Ep. 098: Feeder Style, Dominance, and Stress in Group-Fed Horses – What the Research Says
Ep. 054: What is Leaky Gut in Horses, and Can It Be Prevented?
Ep. 045: Why Skipping a Hay Analysis Could Cost More Money in the Long Run with Sarah Fessenden
Ep. 047: How Properly Balancing Your Horse’s Diet Can SAVE You Money in the Long Run!
Ep. 003: Why Horses Need to Eat Fiber
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