24 min
14 | Choke & Poor Coat Quality Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast
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Choke in horses is not the same kind of emergency as it is in humans. In humans, the food becomes lodged in the trachea which blocks the ability to breathe. In horses, the food becomes lodged in the esophagus which does not restrict breathing. This episode provides tips for preventing choke in horses, and, as a bonus, provides some steps that can be taken when trying to troubleshoot poor coat quality in horses.
Show Notes:
For more info on Cushing’s Disease refer to episode 9.
Nutritional products mentioned in this episode:
· Fish Oil Factor – 30% Fat supplement with omega 3’s
· Shine– 99% fat supplement in liquid form
If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com
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
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedroomchemist/message
Choke in horses is not the same kind of emergency as it is in humans. In humans, the food becomes lodged in the trachea which blocks the ability to breathe. In horses, the food becomes lodged in the esophagus which does not restrict breathing. This episode provides tips for preventing choke in horses, and, as a bonus, provides some steps that can be taken when trying to troubleshoot poor coat quality in horses.
Show Notes:
For more info on Cushing’s Disease refer to episode 9.
Nutritional products mentioned in this episode:
· Fish Oil Factor – 30% Fat supplement with omega 3’s
· Shine– 99% fat supplement in liquid form
If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com
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
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedroomchemist/message
24 min