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Pasture Tips to Control Weeds

The key to avoid having weeds overtake your horse pastures is to make your pastures as competitive as possible for grass–a healthy stand of grass will go a long way toward out competing the weeds. Here are six important things you can do to avoid weeds.

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Snakebite in Horses

Snakebite in Horses

Learn about the clinical signs of snakebites and treatment options that could help affected horses recover.

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Choosing a Disinfectant for Barn Use

Dr. Brandy Burgess of Colorado State University describes how to select a disinfectant to protect horses from infectious disease agents, based on organic material present, surface type, and disinfecting goals.

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Tips for Handling an Equine Infectious GI Disease Outbreak

How to Quarantine a New Horse

Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz of Colorado State University describes using quarantine, designated equipment, and other measures to avoid disease spread among a population when a new horse arrives at a barn or returns from a show or event.

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