Due to last year’s drought and recent dry conditions in parts of Minnesota, the state’s Extension service is again warning horse owners that hoary alyssum could become a problem for their animals. Hoary alyssum is a perennial weed
Young horses might be easier to train if they temporarily lay off the sweets, according to a study.
A lack of plain beet pulp in several East Coast feed stores is fueling some speculation that a shortage could be in the works.
Beet pulp is a byproduct from the process of extracting simple sugars from sugar beets for the manufacture of
The University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture, in collaboration with two state agencies, has published a report on water quality as it pertains to the health of livestock and wildlife.
“The target audience is anyone with an interest in
One of the best known cures for relieving someone of the hiccups is a good, old-fashioned scare. However, what do you do when it seems that your horse has a case of the hiccups? Sneaking up behind a 1,000 pound Thoroughbred and yelling “Boo!,” i
We often tend to view the equine industry as a separate entity–one that stands
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland Horse Industry Board today released the Mid-Atlantic Animal Import Center Feasibility Study, which identified the Midfield Cargo Complex of the Thurgood Marshall Baltimore Washington Internationa
The difference between good hay and poor hay is often in the harvesting. Poor timing of harvest processes or bad
It seems like we’ve spent a lot of time talking about hay in the past year, but for owners of an animal that should consume 1-2% of its body weight each day in forage (grass, hay, or as part of a “complete” diet), this is becoming a critical and
Research groups reported their findings of the impact of seasonal variations for pituitary glad dysfunction.
With cases reported already this year, horse owners are being cautioned about a toxic plant that flourishes during drought and in overgrazed conditions.
Just 24 hours after Betsy Bueno of Santa Rosa, Calif., began feeding her horses a new batch of hay, one colicked and began to show neurologic signs. Within days, two of her 12 horses required euthanasia and seven were showing similar clinical
Knowing the nutrient composition of hay is vital to assuring horse’s needs are being met.
Here are some principles that will help you decide when it is appropriate to provide electrolyte supplementation.
Keep your horses cooler, less stressed, and happier when hauling in hot, humid conditions.
Like nearly everything else, the cost of horse hay is increasing. Buyers who want to purchase a quality product and sellers who want to provide a marketable commodity can attend an educational seminar during Michigan State University’s Ag Expo,
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