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Here are a few common myths about horse hay, how these myths came to be accepted and, finally, the truth.
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Posted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jul 5, 2021 | Article, Hay, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Pasture and Forages
Here are a few common myths about horse hay, how these myths came to be accepted and, finally, the truth.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Mar 23, 2021 | Basic Care, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Older Horse Care Concerns, Welfare and Industry
Research shows resistance among cyathostomins (small strongyles) to the three main groups of anthelmintic (antiparasitic) drugs commonly used to deworm horses.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Mar 19, 2020 | Breeding and Reproduction, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS), Welfare and Industry
Move pregnant mares from areas where wild cherry trees are abundant to minimize caterpillar exposure; digestion of the insects can cause early- and late-term foal losses or weak foals.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jul 29, 2016 | Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Industry News, Vet and Professional
The new fees came into effect on July 1.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Aug 29, 2014 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Weed of the Month, Weeds
Wild parsnip foliage can cause skin photosensitivity and rashes in both humans and horses.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Apr 26, 2014 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Weed of the Month, Weeds
Chicory is not as common as many weeds in horse pastures but occurs in more abundance in unmowed pastures.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Feb 22, 2014 | Article, Weed of the Month, Weeds
Musk thistle is distributed across the United States and is listed as noxious in many states.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Aug 20, 2013 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Weed of the Month, Weeds
Though not toxic, burs found on the plants can cause mechanical damage if horses consume them.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | May 26, 2013 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Weed of the Month, Weeds
Star-of-Bethlehem is a cool-season perennial of the lily family.
Read MorePosted by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jul 23, 2012 | Article, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Poisoning & Toxicity, Weeds
Johnsongrass is a coarse-textured perennial grass that grows well in pastures, gardens, fields, and roadsides.
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