Design and maintain a healthy horse operation
Chicory is not as common as many weeds in horse pastures but occurs in more abundance in unmowed pastures.
Property managers often test their pastures to evaluate the risk of fescue toxicity; however, how you test can produce drastically different results. Here are some things to remember when testing horse pastures for infected tall fescue.
Halters are used for leading, tying, and handling horses when you’re not riding. Learn the basic options you have for outfitting your horse in a halter.
Many states, including Oregon, require that horse facilities have posted signs outlining the state’s equine activity statute. Photo: Michelle Anderson In the equine context, warning
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about the health precautions associated with bringing a new horse into your herd.
Consider your property’s equine traffic, geographic location, and parasite control goals to create an effective program.
After a long, cold winter in much of the United States, many farms and their fields will need some work come spring. The following guidelines will help ensure your pasture management efforts are both beneficial and economical for your farm.
What safety concerns do you look for when selecting a new stable for your horse?
Poison hemlock is extremely poisonous to horses and humans, however horses rarely eat this plant because of its low palatability.
We were told that it’s dangerous to have pigs with horses. Have you ever heard of this?
How do you keep your horses’ water in liquid form during the winter? Readers share their tips for keeping horses’ water thawed during freezing temperatures.
Musk thistle is distributed across the United States and is listed as noxious in many states.
Mud prevention requires long-range planning and a balance between managing horses and managing pastures.
Working with horses can be very rewarding, but before deciding your level of involvement, it is important to plan a realistic long-term budget for time and finances.
What weeds can you expect in pastures in 2014? The same ones that occurred in previous years will likely grow and thrive this year as well.
The court declined to review a ruling overturning a suspension imposed on equine vet Rodney Stewart, DVM.
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