121 | Human Foods to NEVER Feed Your Horse
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Ever wondered if it’s ok to offer your horse a piece of your granola bar? Or curious if there are dangers to feeding a piece of chocolate? This episode covers some of the more common foods that should never enter your horse’s mouth.     Resources: · Chocolate [Caffeine and theobromine]: https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/issues/proceedings-07proceedings-z9100107000087.pdf · Persimmons [phytobezoars]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21985354/ · Avocado poisoning: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36122667/ · Potatoes, Horse Nettles [solanine]: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-carolinense/ ; https://www.horsedvm.com/poisonous/potato  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 [email protected] Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feedroomchemist/message
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