Ep. 111: Not All Fiber Is the Same - Understanding Free Fecal Water Syndrome in Horses Part 1

On this Part 1 episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Burt Staniar, Associate Professor of Animal Science at Penn State University, and Dr. Kelly Vineyard about the science behind free fecal water syndrome, including:

• Why two diets with the same fiber content can behave very differently in the horse’s hindgut
• What free fecal water syndrome is and how it differs from diarrhea
• Why some horses might be more susceptible 

Free fecal water syndrome can be a frustrating and confusing issue for horse owners, with what looks like normal manure, but water leaking separately. This episode sets the stage for Part 2, where we’ll dive into practical feeding and management strategies that may help support horses dealing with free fecal water syndrome.

🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcast

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Helpful BTB Episodes to Reference – 

~15:20 – Ep. 054: What is Leaky Gut in Horses, and Can It Be Prevented?

~24:44 – Ep. 098: Feeder Style, Dominance, and Stress in Group-Fed Horses – What the Research Says

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Connect with Dr. Staniar:

• University Website
• Email - wstaniar@psu.edu

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