Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast
1) Does the frequency of meals affect horse behavior? We did a study on that! -With Dr.'s Sara Mastellar and Elizabeth Share of The Ohio State University
Welcome special guests Dr. Sara Mastellar, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University ATI and Dr. Elizabeth Share, 4-H Program Specialist at The Ohio State University! If you've ever seen horses...Show More
2) Hoof Health From a (Mostly) Dietary Standpoint
'Tis the season for mud...and often some concerns about hooves that come with it. Diet is a key factor in hoof health, but it can't prevent all problems. In addition to a balanced diet, genetics, envi...Show More
3) Hay Cubes vs. Hay Pellets: Is one better than the other?
I was recently asked, "What's the difference between hay pellets and hay cubes?" It made for a fun conversation (if you're a horse nutrition geek like I am) and I thought it would be a good discussion...Show More
4) Hay Analysis Explainer - What do all those numbers and letters mean?
As a nutritionist, a hay analysis helps me create a complete, accurate picture of a horse's diet. Sometimes, it is not practical for a horse owner to acquire a hay or forage analysis. In other cases, ...Show More
5) Donkeys are NOT Small Horses
This one is for the long ears! Donkeys are smart, loyal and wonderful companions. Many economies in the developing world depend on donkeys for income, transportation and ensuring basic needs for their...Show More
6) Post-Winter Weight Gain
Recently, a friend reached out to me because her 19-year-old easy keeper is now showing ribs coming out of a very cold winter. This is a horse who is well-attended to and requires very little to keep ...Show More
7) Weight Loss After Long Term Transport in Horses
Recently, a barn mate asked me to help with her horse who had lost weight en route to a competition after a 14-hour trailer ride. Since many horses migrate for competition and other reasons, I wanted ...Show More
8) Supplements & Management for Itchy Equine Skin
To celebrate the arrival of spring here in North America, we've got to talk about the coming bug season! If you haven't listened to the episode about healthy skin (Season 3, Episode 8), be sure to che...Show More
9) When are low carbohydrates not beneficial?
Carbohydrates are the main energy source used by muscles (and the brain!) for work. Horses need more time to replenish energy stores compared to a human. Can feeding a diet that is low in carbohydrate...Show More
10) Skin Health and Equine Nutrition
Cover Illustration Art Credit: Merck Veterinary Manual (link below)Many of us are in the throes of winter and the start of shedding season. Winter dryness also contributes to dry skin. Can nutrition h...Show More