Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast

About Feed Room Chemist: An Equine Nutrition Podcast

Dr. Jyme Nichols, equine nutritionist for Bluebonnet Feeds, explores unique cases, debunks popular myths, and breaks down advanced research data. This podcast combines a little fun with a lot of science to provide real-world feeding advice for your horse.

Publisher

Dr. Jyme Nichols

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Mar 2020

Latest episode

22 May 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 143 episodes have a transcript.

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   22 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   141 | Lowdown on Low Starch *SEMINAR REPLAY*

   Dr. Jyme Nichols, PhD, clarifies the confusing term "low starch" in equine nutrition, explaining how to interpret feed labels and balance diets for individual horse health.

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   27 Mar 2025

   140 | Draft Breeds

   In this episode, we are going to talk about the basics of owning and feeding a draft horse. These giant, magnificent creatures do require a bit of special consideration when it comes to nutrition and Dr. Jyme explains it all in this episode. Resources • Galic et al. (2010): Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mce.2009.08.018 • Kershaw and Flier (2004): Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2004-0395 You can follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner! …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@bluebonnetfeeds.com Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet (formerly Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health).

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   27 Dec 2024

   139 | Immune Health

   In this episode, Dr. Jyme discusses the importance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and how a balanced diet can enhance your horse's natural defenses. Check out this episode for some quick tips to keep your horse resilient against illnesses and allergens. Resources • Vitamin E study reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/415853 You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner! …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@bluebonnetfeeds.com Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet (formerly Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health).

Inside a recent episode

141 | Lowdown on Low Starch *SEMINAR REPLAY*

Published 22 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Okay, we've been through a lot of math and a lot of numbers up to this point. So I'm going to switch gears just a little bit and talk about some of the outward visual signs that can develop in a horse that may be an indication that you should start to more closely manage the starch and sugar in your horse's diet. So two of the easiest visual changes to see are a crusty neck and a sunken tail head. So a crusty neck is a pretty common appearance for a horse that's dealing with metabolic syndrome. Oftentimes, you might notice what looks like this little dip in front of the withers, followed by a bulge along the top of their neck. […]

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YouTube views

477,854

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

428 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

252 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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49

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

91

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