Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast

By Dr. Jyme Nichols

Dr. Jyme Nichols, equine nutritionist for Bluebonnet Feeds, explores unique cases, debunks popular myths, and breaks down advanced research data. This podcast combines a little fun with a lot of scien... more

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Number 1: 1 | Alfalfa: Friend or Foe?
This episode unpacks the mystery around ALFALFA! When and why to feed alfalfa or avoid it. Have a bleeder? How about a horse with PSSM? Maybe you have a chunky monkey or a hard keeping senior? This episode has the tips you need when it comes to choosing the right kind of forage. Show Notes: I mention 101 Diet Balancer as a tool for filling the gaps of forage only diets. Equi-Analytical is THE PLACE to go for forage analyses! 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 please contact us!
March 30, 202022min
Number 2: 141 | Lowdown on Low Starch *SEMINAR REPLAY*
**EQUI-SUMMIT REPLAY ** Dr. Jyme Nichols breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in equine nutrition: low-starch diets. She explains how the term “low starch” is widely used but lacks any true industry definition, leading to confusion among horse owners about what it actually means and when it matters. Throughout her presentation, Dr. Nichols clarifies key concepts like starch, sugar, and nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC). She highlights how inconsistencies in labeling can impact feeding decisions and emphasizes the importance of evaluating the total diet — especially forage, which is often overlooked. She walks through practical examples to show how starch and sugar levels should be tailored based on the individual horse, particularly for those with metabolic conditions like equine metabolic syndrome or laminitis. Along the way, she outlines how to interpret feed tags, why testing hay is essential, and how feeding rates influence what’s truly safe for a horse. She also shares visual and clinical signs that may indicate a need to better manage starch and sugar intake. Listen to this presentation to learn what “low starch” really means, how to confidently evaluate your horse’s diet, how to balance forage and feed, and how to make informed decisions that support long-term health and performance. You can follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner! …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email [email protected] Dr. Jyme Nichols, PhD is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet.
May 22, 202635min
Number 3: 136 | Vitamin C in Horses
Vitamin C is important for many functions in the body. Horses are capable of making their own vitamin C, yet some researchers suggest it be a beneficial addition to horses under certain conditions. In this episode, Dr. Jyme unpacks what the scientific community knows about vitamin C for horses and when it might be useful in the equine diet. Resources Vitamin C and Immune Function: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9111211 Pulmonary Bioavailability of Ascorbic Acid in an Ascorbate-synthesizing Species, the Horse: https://doi.org/10.1080/1071576031000068627 Supplementation of Ascorbic Acid in Weanling Horses Following Prolonged Transportation: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani2020184 The oxidant/antioxidant equilibrium in horses: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.07.033 Rutgers: Are you ‘Stressing Out’ Your Horse?: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.php?pid=FS656 Effects of intravenous administration of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) on oxidative status in healthy adult horses: https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16934 You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner! …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email [email protected] Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet (formerly Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health).
September 06, 202422min
Number 4: 32 | PSSM – Tying Up
This episode hits the high points in the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 PSSM and what you can do to manage these horses and help prevent episodes of tying up, or at the very least lessen their severity. Show Notes: Products mentioned in this episode are: · Moving Up – supplement designed for horses with PSSM · Turbo Mag BCAA– for helping a horse stay hydrated and maintain healthy metabolic pH balance. · Intensify Omega Force – high fat, low starch feed for horses that tie up. · 101 Diet Balancer– a diet balancer for horses that tie up. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email [email protected] 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
September 11, 202032min
Number 5: 30 | Tendons, Stifles, DSLD and OCD
This listener question episode digs into nutritional approaches to support: tendon and ligament health, degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD), recovery from stifle surgery, and osteochondritis dissecan (OCD) prevention. Show Notes: Products mentioned in this episode are: Ortho Max – provides the building blocks necessary for tendon-to-bone healing and improving bone fill during critical growth stages. Surge– nitric oxide supplement that helps improve nutrient supply to bones, tendons and soft tissue. Fish Oil Factor – omega 3 for total body anti-inflammatory support. 101 Diet Balancer and NutriMix Plus– both supplements provide the diet balancer effect for providing important trace minerals to growing horses and horses recovering from injury. LIFELINE+ Equine® Plasma Supplement for improved joint range of motion and stride length. Intensify Growth & Development – feed for broodmares and growing horses. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email [email protected] 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
August 21, 202032min