Could Horses Aid in Invasive Plant Control?
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 16, 2017
Researchers say horses could help control some invasive species while maintaining good body weight.
Researchers say horses could help control some invasive species while maintaining good body weight.
Researchers are studying sainfoin, a plant containing tannins, which have anthelmintic effects on ruminant parasites.
Identify and reduce fire risk on your property, and have a firewise emergency evacuation plan in place for your horses.
A fall nitrogen application is a simple and relatively inexpensive step that can positively impact your pastures.
Goats were effective at defoliating invasive plant species, which allowed for improved forage availability in pastures.
The weather can halt early season hay production. Here’s what to remember if you only have access to late-cut hay.
While substantial improvements are long-term endeavors, some quick fixes can improve pastures in six weeks or less.
Are there any parasite-killing products I can apply to pastures after I rotate my horses to a different one?
Find tips on barn design, farm site planning, nutrition, and pasture management.
Legumes can fulfill their own nitrogen needs and produce and leave enough in the soil for other plants to use.
Cool-season pastures grow rapidly in the spring and fall, and management techniques must change with the seasons.
Can Japanese stiltgrass cause digestive upset in horses?
Attendees can receive tips on barn design, farm site planning, nutrient intake regulation, pasture management, and more.
Adding absorbent, biodegradable materials to paddocks can keep water sources cleaner and favor healthy grass growth.
Three other horses were attacked but survived.
Our staff and sources share some of their top tips for pasturing and turning out horses.
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