Farm and Barn

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Horse in Blanket in Snowy Pasture

Winter Blanketing Advice

Does putting a blanket or sheet on in cold weather only flatten the hair and make your horse colder? Dr. Karen Waite offers her thoughts.

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Aboveground Burial for Horses

Disposing of a horse’s body is becoming more challenging with tightening burial and landfill regulations and fewer rendering plants. Learn about an alternative solution.

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Stall Floor Setups

Horse Stall Floor Setups

Learn how to choose, install, and maintain your stall or shed floors to maximize horse comfort and chore convenience in this free report.

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opossum

Opossums: The Scourge of a Horse Owner’s Existence?

Opossums are the culprits that transmit the causative parasite of EPM to horses. Dr. Dan Howe of the University of Kentucky recommends making an effort to keep them out of the barn and away from the food and water supplies.

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