EPISODE · Aug 21, 2020 · 31 MIN
30 | Tendons, Stifles, DSLD and OCD
from Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast · host Dr. Jyme Nichols
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
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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
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