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By providing swallows with nest boxes, you can help their populations increase and make a huge dent in the numbers of insects around your property this summer.
What weeds, trees, and shrubs are poisonous to your horses?
More than 540 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How do you ‘spring clean’ your farm?”
Many land managers know firsthand the damage invasive plant species can do to natural resources, but no one knows exactly why these species are able to outcompete native plants. Invasive species are common throughout the world. A long-held theory
In horse-related organizations, as in all business ventures, practical management skills are key to success. But according to Lori Garkovich, PhD, professor in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky, many
University of Illinois (U of I) Extension has developed a new project that will provide horse owners in Lake, McHenry, and northern Cook, Ill., counties with an alternative to the traditional waste hauling service.
More than 460 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How do you manage mud around your barn?”
Twelve cases of African horse sickness (AHS) have been confirmed in the Western Cape region of South Africa, according to a report from the South African-based news website Eye Witness News. The cases in the Western Cape follow an outbreak of more
A prepurchase examination or “vet check” of a potential horse purchase can identify any physical problems.
Prepare your pastures for those warm, sunny, summer grazing sessions with these rejuvenation and overseeding tips from Ray Smith, PhD, forage extension specialist at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
The University of Kentucky initiated its Pasture Evaluation Program in 2005, which has since grown along with its number of participants.
Boredom for horses can cause health issues such as weight gain, ulcers, stall vices, bickering or fighting between horses, and even colic. Find out how slow feeders can help.
Learn how to clean and disinfect a dirty stall between horses, after a sick horse occupies it, or before placing a mare in the stall to foal (with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center).
No building is completely fireproof, but farm owners and managers can take certain steps to minimize the chances of a fire occurring.
Bush honeysuckle describes several species of woody honeysuckles found in the eastern half of the United States. Types of bush honeysuckles include Amur honeysuckle, Morrow’s honeysuckle, and Tartarian honeysuckle. All grow rapidly and produce multiple stems and can reach heights of about 30 feet. These deciduous woody shrubs are shade tolerant and flourish around stream borders and fence rows.
One of the best ways to control mud from building up in horse paddocks is to have a good manure management program.
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