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Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM)

Dr. Nettie Liburt

Welcome to Farm To Stable: An equine nutrition podcast. Here you will find practical, science-based facts from a professional PhD equine nutritionist, and some surprise guests along the way. I aim to help horse owners navigate the many questions and common concerns about feeding horses. Resources, links and other useful information will be provided based on show topics. If there are topics you"d like to hear about, contact me at equinenutritionphd@yahoo.com! (Music (C) Unsound Music/Randy J

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19:18

Staying Cool & Hydrated

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/07/14

It's officially summer here in North America, and oh how hot it's become! Record high temperatures for the month of June have been set across the eastern half of the United States. How can you help your horse stay cool and hydrated? Should you ride or not? And what about that barn fan? Those are a few of the "hot" topics of this episode, along with how electrolytes actually work to keep a horse (and the human) hydrated. It gets a little science-y, but that's how I roll. I promise to make it fun and

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27:51

Does the frequency of meals affect horse behavior? We...

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/07/11

Welcome special guests Dr. Sara Mastellar, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University ATI and Dr. Elizabeth Share, 4-H Program Specialist at The Ohio State University! If you've ever seen horses "guarding" hay nets or feed sources, or wondering how best to manage feeding time when horses are fed in groups, tune in for some helpful information. I was fortunate enough to be a collaborator on studies run by Dr.'s Mastellar and Share investigating the effect of meal frequency on horse behavior,

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17:23

Hoof Health From a (Mostly) Dietary Standpoint

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/06/13

'Tis the season for mud...and often some concerns about hooves that come with it. Diet is a key factor in hoof health, but it can't prevent all problems. In addition to a balanced diet, genetics, environment and farrier care all play into hoof health. In this episode, the focus is on some key nutrients to support hoof health, and answer some questions about biotin (because I know you're thinking about biotin when it comes to hooves!) We'll discuss some management issues, but for more reading on this

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15:02

Hay Cubes vs. Hay Pellets: Is one better than the other?

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/05/30

I was recently asked, "What's the difference between hay pellets and hay cubes?" It made for a fun conversation (if you're a horse nutrition geek like I am) and I thought it would be a good discussion. Pellets and cubes are obviously forage alternatives that originate from hay - pellets are from ground hay and cubes are chopped and compressed. There are different reasons one may add a pellet vs. a cube to a horse's diet, if at all. What about the horse who can't even chew hay anymore? Or if you are

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23:43

Hay Analysis Explainer - What do all those numbers...

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/05/16

As a nutritionist, a hay analysis helps me create a complete, accurate picture of a horse's diet. Sometimes, it is not practical for a horse owner to acquire a hay or forage analysis. In other cases, an owner just doesn't know what to do with the information that comes back to them. In this episode, I'll explain a bit about the characteristics of good vs. poor quality hay - important if a hay analysis isn't available or practical. Then, I'll dive in to what some of those terms and values on a report

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20:35

Donkeys are NOT Small Horses

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/05/02

This one is for the long ears! Donkeys are smart, loyal and wonderful companions. Many economies in the developing world depend on donkeys for income, transportation and ensuring basic needs for their human caretakers. In other parts of the world, donkeys provide friendship to horses, humans and other donkeys, and serve as excellent guard animals.Donkey nutrition is not the same as that for horses, and in this episode I'll discuss some of the basics for feeding donkeys. Links for more information

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16:10

Post-Winter Weight Gain

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/04/18

Recently, a friend reached out to me because her 19-year-old easy keeper is now showing ribs coming out of a very cold winter. This is a horse who is well-attended to and requires very little to keep his weight on, but as he's shedding, it seems he has lost a bit of weight. This is a relatively common occurrence, particularly as horses age, but there are some steps to take. In this episode, we'll review some weight-gain tips, along with suggestions for determining why weight loss happens in the

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16:03

Weight Loss After Long Term Transport in Horses

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/04/06

Recently, a barn mate asked me to help with her horse who had lost weight en route to a competition after a 14-hour trailer ride. Since many horses migrate for competition and other reasons, I wanted to discuss why a horse might lose weight on a long trip and what nutritional support helps support recovery. Weight loss is not the only physiological change that can occur during transport, but it is the focus of this episode. Note that any signs of distress should always be discussed with a

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21:53

Supplements & Management for Itchy Equine Skin

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/03/21

To celebrate the arrival of spring here in North America, we've got to talk about the coming bug season! If you haven't listened to the episode about healthy skin (Season 3, Episode 8), be sure to check that out as well, it covers the basics of healthy skin in general. This episode, we will focus on the many horses who suffer from itchy skin and allergic reactions to bug bites. There are plenty of things you can do to help reduce the irritation. Yes, there is a supplement you can feed to help as

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37:42

BONUS EPISODE: Basics of Breeding Herd Nutrition w/...

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/03/14

Check out this bonus episode of the "Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast" in collaboration with Dr. Kris Hiney, Extension Horses and the Tack Box Talk Podcast! As part of the Extension Horses Working Group, I'm fortunate to work with land-grant university experts from across the USA who are teachers, researchers and horse lovers from all disciplines. The purpose of university extension is to conduct research that helps the community, make that knowledge accessible and facilitate putting

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13:38

When are low carbohydrate diets not necessarily...

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/03/07

Carbohydrates are the main energy source used by muscles (and the brain!) for work. Horses need more time to replenish energy stores compared to a human. Can feeding a diet that is low in carbohydrates affect performance? Listen in this week to find out! Scientific references used in preparation for this podcast are listed below. Lacombe, V., Hinchcliff, K.W., et al. 2003. Effects of feeding meals with various soluble-carbohydrate content on muscle glycogen synthesis after exercise in horses

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17:58

Skin Health and Equine Nutrition

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/02/21

Cover Illustration Art Credit: Merck Veterinary Manual (link below)Many of us are in the throes of winter and the start of shedding season. Winter dryness also contributes to dry skin. Can nutrition help? As always, nutrition is supportive of skin health. While it can't cure everything, some key nutrients can help give your horse's skin and coat a boost for overall health. Links of Interest this week:Merck Veterinary Manual: Structure of Skin in Horses:

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13:39

All About Vitamin E

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/02/07

This episode talks about why Vitamin E is an important part of a horse's diet, and covers the difference between natural and synthetic Vitamin E. Discussion also includes general scenarios in which supplemental Vitamin E should be considered, what form may be appropriate and why. Vitamin E is always a popular topic, so enjoy!

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14:02

The Science of Haynets - Real Benefits and...

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/01/24

Haynets are a common site in horse barns, but have you ever thought about why there are there? Are they stressful for horses? Do they have nutritional benefits? Do they really work to reduce waste? We’ll answer these questions and more in this episode, and talk about where the research came from.Cover Art Photo: iStock, Anja JanssenLinks to research and more information:Extension Horses Fact Sheets: 5 Benefits of Slow Feed Hay Nets - https://horses.extension.org/5-benefits-of-slow-feed-hay-nets/

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15:17

Managing Changes or Additions to the Horse's Diet

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2025/01/10

I recently heard from a friend who is at a barn that changed the type of feed they were providing. Sadly, they ended up with a few cases of colic. While I don't know all the details, I thought it was a good topic to discuss - when making changes to a horse's diet, how and why it needs to be done slowly and carefully. Listen in for tips and guides on how to do this and what to do if you need to add something new to the diet as well.

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13:35

Revisiting Winter Hydration Tips

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2024/12/27

Winter has come on strong here in much of North America, with some wild temperature swings. In winter, we rely more on hay for forage as pasture is unavailable. Hay and other dried forages have a lower water content compared to fresh pasture. In addition, extra hay is often provided to help a horse keep warm on cold days. More forage = more water needs! However, it is not uncommon for horses to drink less as temperatures drop. This week, we'll revisit some tips to help keep your horse hydrated in

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19:57

Pre-, Pro- and Post-biotics: An explainer

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2024/12/13

Pre-, pro- and post-bitoics get a lot of attention in the world of equine nutrition. There is lots we do know, but even more that we don't (but we're working on it!) This week, I'll explain what each actually is and why we need more research in horses. Some of the references used for this podcast are listed below. Adams, A.A., et.al. 2015. The effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (DHA) and prebiotic supplementation on inflammatory cytokine production and immune responses to vaccination in old

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22:32

Myofibrillar Myopathy (MFM) in Horses

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2024/11/29

This week I am joined by special guest, Dr. Katie Young, an equine nutritionist who consults for Kentucky Equine Research and who councils clients independently. Dr. Young has spend her career in the equine feed industry and is a wealth of experience an knowledge! This week, Dr. Young talks about Myofibrillar Myopathy (MFM) in horses. We'll discuss how it differs from polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) (types 1 and 2), what to look for and how to support MFM from a dietary standpoint. Horses

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16:03

Anhidrosis in Horses

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2024/11/14

Welcome back to season 3 of Farm To Stable. It's the time of year here in North America when many equestrians are getting ready to head south to warmer climates for the winter. Dramatic change in environmental temperature from cold to hot can trigger or exasperate anhidrosis, a condition in which sweating is drastically reduced despite an increase in body temperature. So, how is anhidrosis managed? We'll talk about it in this episode. Research References:Johnson, E., et al. 2010. An epidemiologic

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14:45

Tips for Helping a Horse Gain Weight

Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM) ·

2024/04/19

In this episode, I'll give some general tips for helping a horse gain weight. As winter gives way to spring, it is not unusual for horse owners and managers to notice that an animal has lost weight in the colder months. Also, weight may be needed to support additional training or performance. Whatever the reason, there are few simple things to begin with. Link to Body Condition Score Card (Texas A&M University):

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