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. 61: Winter Horse Blanketing: Should You Do It? What the Science Says
Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
1 hour 15 minutes
3 weeks ago
Ep. 61: Winter Horse Blanketing: Should You Do It? What the Science Says
Blanket season is here and so are the annual blanketing opinion wars! From “my horse never wears one” to “my pony has a full winter wardrobe,” every horse owner has an opinion. But what does the science actually say about blanketing horses? In this episode of The Scoop & Scale Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Michelle DeBoer from Equine, PhD to uncover the facts behind horse blanketing, coat growth, and thermoregulation. Dr. DeBoer’s research reveals surprising truths about how horses ...
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 ...
