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Avoiding Respiratory Problems in the Barn

The Horse Staff September 1, 2011

A number of air quality factors in barns can make it harder for your horse to breathe, compromising his health and performance.

‘Map’ Airborne Particles in Barns to Minimize Airway Disease

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 24, 2011

Mapping airborne particles in horse barns could help minimize the risk and/or prevalence of airway disease.

Air Quality in Barns Critical for Horse and Human Health

Nancy S. Loving, DVM July 10, 2011

Most equestrians know firsthand the dangers that accompany their passion for horses: bumps and bruises

Summer Insects: Flies, Ticks, Wasps, Bees

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 19, 2011

With summer’s heat, haze, and humidity come bugs, including several types of flies, ticks, and stinging pests.

UK Equine Initiative Farm and Facilities Expo

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment May 23, 2011

Hands-on instruction from UK staff, plus equine and farm equipment displays, at 2011 Farm and Facilities Expo.

Spring Cleaning: Readers Get Barns in Shape

Megan Arszman March 29, 2011

More than 540 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How do you ‘spring clean’ your farm?”

Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)

Barn Fire Prevention

Les Sellnow February 1, 2011

No building is completely fireproof, but farm owners and managers can take certain steps to minimize the chances of a fire occurring.

Healthy Barns and Stalls

The Horse Staff December 1, 2010

What hidden dangers lurk in your barn? Learn how to maximize air quality and improve safety in the stable.

Mud Management 101: Gutters & Downspouts

Alayne Blickle October 7, 2010

Find out how a simple investment of making sure your gutters and downspouts are in good working order can help manage mud around your horse barn.

Biosecurity for Horse Farms: Stall Disinfection and Other Management Techniques

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment May 19, 2010

It is important to thoroughly clean and disinfect stalls where mares foal. Disinfectants such as phenolic compounds will kill rotavirus, as well as salmonella, R. equi, and other equine pathogens.

As our understanding of horse health and behavior has improved, barns have changed–a lot. No longer are they just places to house horses. Today’s owners now approach barns and other farm structures with horse/human health, environmental impact…

AHC Urging Horse Owners to Take Part in USDA Census

Barn, Stall, and Fence Maintenance

Liza Holland September 1, 2009

Take a closer look at your barn and property and ensure it’s safe for horses and handlers.

Vetrolin Grooming Guide

Edited Press Release June 29, 2009

The new Vetrolin Grooming Guide provides information on techniques for keeping horses clean and healthy. Topics discussed include proper bathing and tail cleaning, cleaning tough stains, managing unruly hair, and protecting the horse?s hair coat

Using Soil-Cement on Horse and Livestock Farms

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 28, 2009

Most farmers can identify with myriad problems associated with mud forming around high-traffic areas, including areas around horse and cattle waterers, feed bunks, round bale feeders, walk paths, and gate entrances. Mud is usually a result of

Good Barn Keeping

Jeannie Blancq Putney February 12, 2009

For those who keep horses it is always a struggle to keep up with regular maintenance and have enough time to enjoy the horses. Proper building maintenance at regular intervals can save money and it can leave you more time to spend with your horses.

Barn Fires: Strategies to Prevent and Respond (AAEP 2008)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 4, 2009

Barn fires are the No. 1 local emergency that affects everyone from horse owners to veterinarians, and property owners to the horses themselves. Barn fires kill more horses annually than any other type of nonmedical emergency.