EPISODE · Jul 24, 2020 · 18 MIN
26 | Iron Overload
from Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast · host Dr. Jyme Nichols
Ever heard of iron overload in horses? It’s becoming a popular topic that is causing some people to pull their hair out trying to find a perfectly balanced diet. Unless you have an insulin resistant horse, iron content in the diet might not be worth the worry. Check out this episode to learn why. Show Notes: Insulin Resistant horses may benefit from a low starch feed that is balanced in trace mineral content. Intensify Ex-Factor® Low Starch from Bluebonnet Feeds or 101 Diet Balancer from Stride Animal Health are excellent options. 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
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Ever heard of iron overload in horses? It’s becoming a popular topic that is causing some people to pull their hair out trying to find a perfectly balanced diet. Unless you have an insulin resistant horse, iron content in the diet might not be worth the worry. Check out this episode to learn why. Show Notes: Insulin Resistant horses may benefit from a low starch feed that is balanced in trace mineral content. Intensify Ex-Factor® Low Starch from Bluebonnet Feeds or 101 Diet Balancer from Stride Animal Health are excellent options. 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
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