Weed Management for Small Horse Properties
Clair Thunes, PhD
September 16, 2019
Our equine nutritionist gives advice on how to prevent weeds in your horse pastures.
Design and maintain a healthy horse operation
Our equine nutritionist gives advice on how to prevent weeds in your horse pastures.
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A horse’s papers were lost during Hurricane Harvey. His new owner wants to know if DNA testing can help discover his breeding.
International Society for Equitation Science conference attendees learned about practical applications of scientific studies and discovered new theories about horse welfare and behavior.
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While using goldfish to help clean water troughs is popular among horse owners, one researcher shows it’s ineffective.
A veterinarian who examined the affected herd found no additional animals with clinical signs of VS.
The choice of track surfaces during racehorse training could affect the chances of horses getting seriously injured on race day.
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