Summertime Shade and Shelter
Lindsay Day, REMT
June 5, 2015
Trees, sheds, and other structures can provide horses relief from wind, rain, heat, and more. Here’s what to remember.
Trees, sheds, and other structures can provide horses relief from wind, rain, heat, and more. Here’s what to remember.
Rising feed prices and drought conditions have led to a growing interest in using fodder systems to feed horses.
Dr. Ray Smith, forage extension specialist at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, talks about pasture testing with a focus on ergovaline levels in tall fescue grass.
The event will feature presentations on footing, pasture weed management, landscape decisions on horse farms, and more.
Of the 673 respondents, 201 (30%) said they are most concerned about red maple trees.
Liming horse pastures is one big way you can help most horse pastures become more productive.
Drought conditions pose unique health care and management challenges for horse owners. Here’s what you need to know.
Electric fencing can be a valuable tool for improving your pasture management. Here’s what to consider.
A program that integrates several control strategies is generally more successful than relying on only one method.
Spring is in the air! Here are some tips to help you get your horse property ready for the season.
Studies show that quality forage is the healthiest diet option for horses. Learn about selecting hay, growing pasture, and choosing the right forage for your horse.
Learn about different kinds of grass, variety selection, establishing new grasses, and grazing tolerance.
The EPA might not come knocking on your barn door anytime soon, but that’s no reason not to practice good stewardship.
This year’s program will focus on “Grazing Rewards and Concerns: How and Why to Manage Your Pastures.”
Lecture topics will include hoof care, nutrition, emergency care, dentistry, eye diseases, behavior, and more.
The conferences are designed to show attendees how forage management can make a difference in a farm’s bottom line.
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