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. 55: What to Feed When Hay Isn’t an Option: Hay Pellets & Cubes Explained
Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
50 minutes
3 months ago
Ep. 55: What to Feed When Hay Isn’t an Option: Hay Pellets & Cubes Explained
In this episode of Scoop & Scale, we explore the practical and nutritional role of hay pellets and cubes in the equine diet. Typically associated with senior horses with poor teeth or as a carrier for supplements, these hay alternatives have so many more uses and benefits. This is especially true during hay shortages, evacuations, or when managing specific health issues like equine asthma or free fecal water syndrome. In this episode we discuss: - When pellets or cubes are necessar...
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 ...
