Does Horses’ Waste Help or Hinder the Environment?
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
July 25, 2013
Researchers found that horses’ waste both helps and hinders the environment in different ways.
Researchers found that horses’ waste both helps and hinders the environment in different ways.
Be aware of the hazards associated with using raw animal manure–including horse manure–to fertilize gardens.
What useful and green off-site manure disposal options have you discovered in your area?
If you’re not saving your manure or compost for your own use, an effective disposal option is giving it away to places that can utilize it.
The workshop will feature hands-on sessions on topics relating to horse management and health care.
Initially rubber mats are a pricey investment, but they pay for themselves in stall cleaning convenience, reduced bedding costs, and comfort for your horse.
Windrow composting is effective and practical for parasite control and waste management on horse farms.
Consider these tips to help you deal with your muck piles in an environmentally friendly and compliant way.
The day-long seminar on horse pasture management on Sept. 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Penn State Extension has announced the dates and times of a four-part equine environmental stewardship course.
Horse owners share their tips for reusing select items to save money around the barn.
Researchers compiled a set of best management practices to help reduce horse-related environmental pollution.
Topics to be discussed include daily operation evaluations, pasture management, and manure management.
Researchers recently determined which forage-based diet is healthiest for both the horse and the environment.
Turn your mismanaged manure pile into an asset with these new technologies.
We compost on our guest ranch, Sweet Pepper Ranch, here in southwestern Idaho. It’s not a complicated process. Just follow the five steps below and you’ll find that pile of manure behind your barn will quickly turn into black gold!
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