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Horse Feed Storage and Preservation

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 7, 2024

Buy quality hay and grain and store it in cool, dry places to preserve nutrient content and prevent spoilage.

How to Tarp Hay for Winter Storage

Alayne Blickle January 14, 2024

Stacking and tarping your hay correctly can ensure quality forage for your horse all winter.

Nutrition Loss in Stored Hay

Clair Thunes, PhD December 4, 2023

Is your hay more than 6 months old? Then it might be losing vitamin A and E.

Smart Storage Around the Barn

Diane E. Rice November 12, 2022

Learn how to keep horses and humans safe by storing your supplies and equipment properly.

Building a Healthful Horse Barn

Moira Nusbaum, DVM August 5, 2022

A veterinarian gives tips for creating your own equine facility with horse health in mind.

Healthful Horse Barns

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 2, 2022

Consider these horse health- and safety-oriented design aspects when building or renovating your barn.

Clean Up Combustibles in Horse Barns Before Winter

Don’t Let Your Horse Hay Go Up in Flames

Clair Thunes, PhD February 12, 2022

Learn how to avoid combustion and barn fire caused by your stored hay.

Six Things Your Horse Really Wants for Christmas

Michelle Anderson December 25, 2021

Tractors, breeches, and horse-themed jewelry might make up your wish list. But what would your horse ask Santa for?

Barn Management Secrets

Kayli Hanley September 24, 2021

Whether you run a large facility for many horses or provide a home for one or two, we’ve compiled information geared toward helping improve your day-to-day barn life and operations.

Keeping Rodents Out of Your Feed Room

Clair Thunes, PhD January 4, 2021

Rats and mice spread disease and ruin horse feed. Learn how to reduce populations in your barn.

Opossums: The Scourge of a Horse Owner’s Existence?

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment December 23, 2019

Opossums are the culprits that transmit the causative parasite of EPM to horses. Dr. Dan Howe of the University of Kentucky recommends making an effort to keep them out of the barn and away from the food and water supplies.

Horse Hay and Feed Storage: How Long is Too Long?

Clair Thunes, PhD December 16, 2019

Buying hay and feed in bulk quantities can save money up front. Find out how long you can store hay, grains, and feed.

How Long Can I Store Horse Feed?

Clair Thunes, PhD December 14, 2019

Your feed store is having a big sale, but here are some tips before you stock up.

Help! My Horse Ate Chicken Feed: What Should I Do?

Clair Thunes, PhD September 9, 2019

Here’s how to react if your horse consumes feed designed for another animal.

Packing Feed for a Horse Trip When You Have No Room

Clair Thunes, PhD August 19, 2019

How do you make space for horse feed when packing for a multiday trip? Our equine nutritionist offers suggestions.

Dealing With Unwanted Wildlife on Horse Properties

Alayne Blickle July 11, 2019

Out-of-control critters can pass along pathogens, damage property and structures, and create unhygienic messes. Find out how to deter unwanted visitors such as birds, raccoons, skunks, and other rodents on your horse farm.