
Fall is the Time to Spread Compost
Early autumn is one of the best times of the year for spreading compost. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Design and maintain a healthy horse operation

Early autumn is one of the best times of the year for spreading compost. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Vets and animal welfare organizations teach law officers how to recognize signs of equine neglect.
After declining for three straight years, Kentucky farm-level equine receipts increased in 2011.
A Colorado woman is seeking $1 million to compensate for losses from the CSU Equine Reproductive Lab fire.
Fall armyworms should not affect horses’ health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar.
Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation prohibiting the processing and sale of horsemeat for human consumption.

Many fencing options are available, but there are no hard-and-fast rules as to which is the best choice.

Police offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
The legislation would stiffen penalties for soring horses by amending the Horse Protection Act (HPA) of 1970.
The book covers the twisting morass of equine regulatory law and tells a history of Thoroughbred racing.
U.S. Atty. Steven Neff is seeking probation and a significant fine for Jackie McConnell.
Wild horses and burros will be removed from their ranges in Nevada under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife plan.
The grazing school will take place on Sept. 22 and will cover a variety of pasture and forage related topics.
The recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on mosquito-borne diseases from August 30, 2012, is now

Here are some practical steps that can be taken on cool-season grass pastures to help them recover for fall.

Mild neurotoxicity to horses was reported in Europe but is not considered a serious threat in North America.
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