Horse Owners Challenged by Heat, Drought
Pat Raia
July 18, 2012
Many horse owners are contemplating hay and feed availability with the persistent heat and ongoing drought.
Design and maintain a healthy horse operation
Many horse owners are contemplating hay and feed availability with the persistent heat and ongoing drought.
Penn State Extension has announced the dates and times of a four-part equine environmental stewardship course.
The properties where there were confirmed cases of hendra virus in May were released from quarantine July 12.
Reports indicate a higher than usual number of blister beetles, which are toxic to horses, in some areas.
The weed control lecture, hosted by the University of Maryland, will take place July 19.
Take stock of their pastures and consider other management options, such as providing horses with hay.
More than 60 suspected cases of pigeon fever in horses have occurred in Florida this year.
Horse owners share their top five tips for cutting costs and staying green when building a horse barn.
The field of footing science involves understanding how different kinds of footing affect equine health.
Owners should consider creating surfaces that minimize pastures damage and reduce horse health risks.
The positive test results were returned June 27 after the horse became “gravely ill” on June 26.
Horse owners share their tips for reusing select items to save money around the barn.
Broadleaf plantain is widespread across North America and is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and rough turf. It readily survives overgrazing and compacted horse pastures, especially when rainfall is limited.
Good management can help horse owners get the most from their drought-stressed pastures.
Jane Myers is an equestrian and small-acreage horse farm expert in both Australia and the United Kingdom who recently spent seven weeks traveling North America.
Researchers compiled a set of best management practices to help reduce horse-related environmental pollution.
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