133 | How to Select Feed

FEB 9, 202434 MIN
Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast

133 | How to Select Feed

FEB 9, 202434 MIN

Description

<p>Confused by all the feed choices out there? Inspired by a listener question, Dr. Nichols explains her 8-step process for selecting the brand or line of feed to best fit your needs. </p> <p>Show Notes:</p> <p>Feed Selection Road Map</p> <p>1. Is the nutritionist qualified?</p> <p>2. Least Cost vs Locked Formula</p> <p>3. Ionophore Stance</p> <p>4. Feeding Rates</p> <p>5. Trace Mineral Source</p> <p> a. Zinc Methionine Complex</p> <p> b. Copper Lysine Complex </p> <p> c. Manganese Methionine Complex</p> <p>6. Amino Acids</p> <p>7. Bonus Round (supplement replacements)</p> <p>8. Final Check of Basics (protein, fat, fiber, starch/sugar)</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner! </p> <p>….</p> <p>If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email [email protected] </p> <p>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</p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedroomchemist/message