Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Dr. Clair Thunes and Jill Jackson
63 episodes
1 week ago
Beet pulp, is it a super feed or a risky choice? Used in rations for decades, beet pulp has recently become controversial and a polarizing topic in the horse world. We break down what beet pulp really is, how it fits into a balanced diet, and what the science says. In this episode, you’ll learn: -What beet pulp actually is and why it’s low in sugar despite its name -Why it’s called a “super fiber” and how it supports gut health -Whether you should soak beet pulp -How much beet pulp is ...
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Beet pulp, is it a super feed or a risky choice? Used in rations for decades, beet pulp has recently become controversial and a polarizing topic in the horse world. We break down what beet pulp really is, how it fits into a balanced diet, and what the science says. In this episode, you’ll learn: -What beet pulp actually is and why it’s low in sugar despite its name -Why it’s called a “super fiber” and how it supports gut health -Whether you should soak beet pulp -How much beet pulp is ...
Ep. 54: Understanding Pasture Grass Sugar Levels — The Long and the Short of It with the Equine, PhD
Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
1 hour 13 minutes
4 months ago
Ep. 54: Understanding Pasture Grass Sugar Levels — The Long and the Short of It with the Equine, PhD
Is short grass really sweeter? Is tall grass actually safer for metabolic horses? Or have we been grazing on myths? In this powerful, research-backed episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle DeBoer of Equine, PhD, the voice behind the viral post that ignited over 1,500 likes, 400+ comments, and 1,200 shares—and shook up everything we thought we knew about grass height, NSC (non-structural carbohydrates), and sugar intake in horses. We dive into: -What current research really says about g...
Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Beet pulp, is it a super feed or a risky choice? Used in rations for decades, beet pulp has recently become controversial and a polarizing topic in the horse world. We break down what beet pulp really is, how it fits into a balanced diet, and what the science says. In this episode, you’ll learn: -What beet pulp actually is and why it’s low in sugar despite its name -Why it’s called a “super fiber” and how it supports gut health -Whether you should soak beet pulp -How much beet pulp is ...
