Experienced agricultural producers in the southern Great Plains know that low wind speeds, high humidity, moist hay, and hot temperatures can be a recipe for disaster. Under such a set of circumstances, tightly stacked hay bales have been known to combust. Without proper preventative measures, hay barns or any other structures close to the blazing bales potentially might be lost.
The Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences has received $1 million from the Gaylord Foundation to launch its Equine Critical Care Unit at the center’s Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
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For years, large animal carcass disposal has been a problem. Not only are options to dispose of a large carcass limited, they can also be costly.
The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a Field Day on large animal carcass
Horse owners have a better chance of detecting disease and stress in a horse if they are familiar with the normal behavior and physiological parameters of their animal.
Familiarity with what constitutes “normal” for a horse allows equine
Some horses might need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsher weather conditions as the temperature turns colder.
Equine owners must practice sound management in altering their animals’ rations if problems with colic
Horse owners who heat their barns to keep water from freezing and to protect horses from cold temperatures during late fall and winter should remember supplemental heat can cause problems if used incorrectly.
Ventilation is important when
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