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On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS discuss the confusing terminology of NSC, WSC, ESC, sugars, starches, and fructans, including:

• What are sugars, starches, and fructans?
• What are non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) - is it something that can be measured or is it a calculation?
• What feed changes have the GREATEST impact on horses needing a low sugar and starch diet?

We’re breaking it down to better understand how carbohydrates are utilized in the horse’s body and how it matters more for certain horses than others. Dr. Duren also shares what is most often misunderstood by horse owners when it comes to ESC, WSC, and NSC. Don’t miss this episode!

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Helpful Info – 

NSC = starch + WSC

WSC = ESC + fructans

ESC = sugar

• A hay analysis will come back reporting on starch, ESC, and WSC
• A non-forage feed label will generally report on ESC, which is sugar, but this is still not quite the number for NSC

~18-01 – “Ep. 037: Navigating When to Soak, Steam, Wet or Leave Hay Dry with Dr. Krishona Martinson” – podcast episode on research of soaking or steaming hay to reduce sugars - https://www.standleeforage.com/podcast/episodes/ep-037-navigating-when-to-soak-steam-wet-or-leave-hay-dry-with-dr-krishona-martinson/

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Scientific references – 

1. Longland, A. C., Barfoot, C., & Harris, P. A. (2011).
   Effects of soaking on water-soluble carbohydrate and crude protein content of hay.
   Veterinary Record, 168(23), 618.
2. Moore-Colyer, M., Lumbis, K., Longland, A., Harris, P. (2014).
   The effect of five different wetting treatments on the water-soluble carbohydrate content of mature hays.
   Pferdeheilkunde, 30(2), 180-184.
3. Harris, P. A., Ellis, A. D., Fradinho, M. J., Jansson, A., Julliand, V., Luthersson, N., Santos, A. S., & Vervuert, I. (2017).
   Feeding conserved forage to horses: recent advances and recommendations.
   Animal, 11(6), 958-967. 
4. Geor, R. J. (2009).
   Metabolic predispositions to laminitis in horses and ponies: obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndromes.
   Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 29(2), 105-112.
5. Longland, A. C., Barfoot, C., & Harris, P. A. (2014).
   Effect of variability in forage carbohydrate content on suitability for equids with insulin dysregulation.
   Pferdeheilkunde, 30(2), 121-127.
6. McGowan, C. M., Pinchbeck, G. L., Patterson-Kane, J. C., et al. (2013).
   Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Risk factors and recommendations for dietary management.
   Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 27(6), 1333-1350.
7. Treiber, K. H., Kronfeld, D. S., Geor, R. J. (2006).
   Insulin resistance in equids: possible role in laminitis.
   Journal of Nutrition, 136(7 Suppl), 2094S-2098S.

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On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss the critical role of vitamin A and vitamin E in horse diets, including:

• How to tell if your horse is deficient in vitamin A or vitamin E
• Which type of vitamin E is more bioavailable to your horse – Natural or synthetic?
• Can an excess of vitamin A or vitamin E in the diet interfere with the absorption of other vitamins?

Learn why choosing the RIGHT vitamin E supplement matters for your horse! Dr. Cubitt breaks down the key differences between synthetic and natural vitamin E supplements, along with which one is best to use and how to use it most effectively for your horse.

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Scientific references – 

~ 17:05 - National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

~18:23 – Benefit of vitamin A to help with uveitis - Yadav UC, Kalariya NM, Ramana KV. Emerging role of antioxidants in the protection of uveitis complications. Curr Med Chem. 2011;18(6):931-42. 

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On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Michelle DeBoer discuss using hay nets for horses, based on scientific research, including:

• How do hay nets benefit horses?
• How much hay could potentially be wasted without using hay nets?
• Can hay nets damage your horse’s teeth?

Dr. DeBoer provides an easy-to-understand breakdown of her research on using hay nets for horses and whether or not she recommends using hay nets, based on her scientific study and experiences. This episode is packed with practical tips you won’t want to miss!

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Connect with Dr. Michelle DeBoer on:

• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/equinephd (@equinephd)
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/equine.phd/  (@equine.phd)

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Scientific references – 

“Effect of hay nets on horse bodyweight, body condition score, hay usage, and dental health in mature adult horses” - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080624000583#:~:text=The%20results%20from%20this%20study,over%20a%20one%20year%20period.

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On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss horse cribbing, including:

• How is cribbing different from other horse stereotypies, like weaving or stall walking?
• Is horse cribbing genetic or a learned behavior?
• What management practices can be implemented to help reduce the likelihood of a horse developing a cribbing habit?

Horse cribbing can be a difficult behavior to manage. Tune in to this new episode to help minimize the chance of your horse developing this nearly unbreakable habit.

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Reference – 

~13:50 – Cribbing collar example and visual from Ohio State University Extension - https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-89

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*** Beyond the Barn is going on a break! See the note below our episode description for more details. ***

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss equine Cushing’s disease in horses, also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), including:

• What type of horses are most likely to get Cushing’s disease
• The difference between equine Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)
• How to properly feed a horse with Cushing’s disease and what to avoid

Tune in as Dr. Cubitt explains how to properly feed and care for a horse with Cushing’s disease. She shares common symptoms of Cushing’s disease in horses and how it’s diagnosed, along with a symptom that often gets missed with our competitive show horses.

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*** We’ve got an exclusive update for our loyal podcast listeners! Standlee is working behind the scenes on a new project to help better support you and the animals you feed. To put a greater focus on this project, we’re hitting pause on the Beyond the Barn podcast for a bit and will see you back here soon!

Be sure to go back and catch up on any past episodes during this break and let us know of any future topics you’d like us to cover. Email [email protected]***

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Reference – 

~7:14 – Differences between Cushing’s Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome - https://www.thelaminitissite.org/articles/is-it-ppid-or-is-it-ems

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On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with guest expert Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS about the history of equine nutrition, including:

• The differences between horses used in war, agriculture, and transportation and how they were fed for those uses versus how they are fed now
• How and why the industrial revolution put a halt to equine nutrition research
• What has been the greatest advancement in equine nutrition research that we can apply to our modern horses

This episode takes us on a journey through time to learn just how observant horse owners were, even without the science, to determine what a horse might need to eat in their diet to handle their workloads. While horses provide more recreation and competitive opportunities for us now, they were crucial for survival for generations before us.

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Episode Resources:

National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with Dr. Stephanie Bonin, a principal and senior biomechanical engineer, about her research on the movement of how horses chew and why it matters, including:

• How horses chew long-stem hay or grass versus smaller pelleted feeds and forage
• How the height at which horses eat can affect their jaw movement and teeth alignment
• Potential dental management needs depending on the horse’s diet

For our more advanced horse owners and those asking for a deeper dive into the science – THIS episode is for you! See the notes below for a brief glossary on some terms discussed in this episode.

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Episode References:

~8:54 – Dr. Bonin’s image description in episode of the McPhail Equine Performance Center set-up with Dr. Hilary Clayton - https://hoofcare.blogspot.com/2011/07/research-clayton-and-bowkers-effects-of.html

~12:02 - Kinematics of the equine temporomandibular joint -https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7270686_Kinematics_of_the_equine_temporomandibular_joint

~27:49 - Comparison of mandibular motion in horses chewing hay and pellets - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6311792_Comparison_of_mandibular_motion_in_horses_chewing_hay_and_pellets

Glossary of Terms:

• ~9:55 – Retroreflective makers – reflect light back in the direction it came, in this scenario, to the cameras
• ~11:39 – TMJ - Temporomandibular joint
• ~12:24 – Mandible – lower jaw, Maxilla – upper jaw
• ~13:01 – Caudally – in the direction of or situated in or near the tail or posterior part of the body
• ~13:05 – Kinematics – the study of motion without referencing any force that may actually cause the motion – how they’re moving, not why they’re moving, e.g. distance or displacement, speed or velocity, and acceleration.
• ~17:26 – Adbraded down – worn down
• ~17:32 – Atlanto-Occipital Joint – the poll of the horse which connects the first vertebrae with the skull
• ~19:47 – Ramus – the large bone of the mandible or lower jaw
• ~36:32 – Malocclusions – the misalignment between a horse’s upper and lower jaws
• ~42:00 – Lateral excursion– the side-to-side movement of the lower jaw away from the midline

Helpful Standlee Products:

• Standlee Certified Timothy Pellets - https://www.standleeforage.com/products/certified-timothy-grass-pellets/
• Standlee Alfalfa Cubes - https://www.standleeforage.com/products/alfalfa-cubes/
• Standlee Alfalfa/Orchard Grass Compressed Bale - https://www.standleeforage.com/products/alfalfa-orchard-compressed-bale/

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Stay connected with Dr. Stephanie Bonin:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebonin
• ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephanie-Bonin

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On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss salt requirements for horses, including:

• What are the different types of salt and what kind does your horse need?
• Do horses know when they need more salt (or other nutrients) in their diet? Can they self-regulate?
• Feeding loose salt versus block salt – which is better for horses?

There are SO many different types of salt, it can be overwhelming knowing what exactly your horse needs. Come have a listen to get all your salt questions answered in this episode – and share with a friend!

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Episode Resources:

~3:02 - National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with guest expert Dr. Briana Hamamoto, large animal veterinarian for the California Veterinary Emergency Team, about how to best prepare horses and other livestock for an emergency disaster, including:

• The BIGGEST mistake horse and other livestock owners make when it comes to natural disaster emergencies and preparedness
• What to include in a “preparedness kit” or “to-go kit” to make sure you and your animals are ready in a moment’s notice
• How to minimize colic, laminitis, and other medical issues that frequently plague horses during stressful natural disasters

We’ve heard the heart wrenching stories of unexpected wildfires wreaking havoc, the relentless force of a hurricane bringing debilitating flood waters, or an unusual snowstorm creating a standstill and freezing water sources - do NOT be left unprepared. Dr. Hamamoto shares some simple, but often overlooked, tips to help you prepare before a natural disaster strikes.

Are you ready?

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Episode Resources:

~22:00 – Cal OES (Office of Emergency Services) - https://www.caloes.ca.gov/

~31:23 – NAPA CART (Community Animal Response Team) - https://napacart.org/resources/

~ 31:54 - Northern California Association of Equine Practitioners - https://www.norcalaep.org/resources/

~48:46 - California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) - https://cvet.sf.ucdavis.edu/join

~56:59 – State Emergency Teams mentioned by Dr. Hamamoto and other national support – 

• National Veterinary Response Team – https://aspr.hhs.gov/NDMS/Pages/nvrt.aspx
• American Association of Equine Practitioners – https://aaep.org/horse-owners/owner-guidelines/owner-emergency-disaster-and-preparedness
• American Veterinary Medical Association – https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/disaster-preparedness
• Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) – https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vet/
• Mississippi Animal Response Team (MART) – https://www.mbah.ms.gov/emergency-programs/evacuation-transportation-sheltering/
• Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps – https://adoptafriend.org/get-involved/colorado-veterinary-medical-reserve-corps/
• Minnesota Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps – https://www.mnvmrc.org/

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Stay connected with Dr. Hamamoto and the California Veterinary Emergency Team:

• California Veterinary Emergency Team
• Instagram – @cvetucdavis
• Facebook – @CVETucdavis
• Twitter – @cvetucdavis

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On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Geoffrey Lossie, a board-certified poultry veterinarian who works as an avian diagnostician at the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab and clinical assistant professor at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, discuss:

• Top tips to properly prepare for bringing home new chicks 
• How to identify signs and symptoms for the most common health issues in chickens and ways to prevent them
• What to do when it’s difficult to find a specialized poultry veterinarian

The ability to identify what is normal for chickens allows poultry owners to know when something is abnormal and intervene sooner, if needed.

Whether you’re a seasoned chicken whisperer or a budding backyard chicken keeper, tune in to this jam-packed episode and how Dr. Lossie’s recommendation for "all-in, all-out" practices can revolutionize your chicken-raising game and help to raise happy, healthy hens.

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Stay connected with Dr. Geoffrey Lossie:

• Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
• Purdue Veterinary Medicine Extension
• Email - [email protected]

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