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.
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.
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Poison hemlock is extremely poisonous to horses and humans, however horses rarely eat this plant because of its low palatability.
Mud prevention requires long-range planning and a balance between managing horses and managing pastures.
Animals such as cats, dogs, and horses are not sensitive to poison ivy, but can transfer the irritating urushiol oil to humans.
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Most horse farms sport trees along paddock fencerows, near barns, and in pastures. While many trees are planted for shade or aesthetics, other woody (and often undesirable) plants frequently encroach from surrounding fields.
Perilla mint is toxic to horses and the greatest risk of consumption is in late summer or early fall.
Much of Kentucky’s pastures contain fescue, and while those pastures can appear lush and beautiful, they can also be dangerous for the animals that graze them.
Learn how to protect your horses from this invisible, scentless killer.
Fall is the ideal time to plant native plants on your horse property.
Of the 1,473 voters, 684 (46%) said that they feed their horses hay on the ground or do not use a hay feeder.
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