Yellow Flowers in Horse Pastures: Safe or Dangerous?
Rutgers University
June 10, 2012
Dandelions aren’t toxic to horses, but buttercups and catsear can both be dangerous if consumed.
Dandelions aren’t toxic to horses, but buttercups and catsear can both be dangerous if consumed.
Speakers will address several topics surrounding the nutritional and health needs of pastured horses.
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.
Lots of rain means lots of grass. Keep your horse healthy and from overgrazing with these tips.
Lower yields are due to a variety of reasons and depend on the type of hay produced and the producer’s loc
UK’s Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. EDT
The field day will take place June 5, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. CDT at Darling 888 Ranch, located in Princeton, Ky.
Eighteen cases identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand.
Topics to be discussed include daily operation evaluations, pasture management, and manure management.
In Kentucky and surrounding states, winter has been abnormally mild; pastures will likely “green up” earlier.
The mild winter weather and excellent soil moisture have resulted in rapid growth of many cool-season weeds
Researchers recently determined which forage-based diet is healthiest for both the horse and the environment.
White snakeroot is a warm-season perennial frequently found in shaded areas of pastures near streams or woods.
This year’s program will focus on pasture weed control, reducing parasite loads, and when to fertilize.
Persimmon fibers and seeds can create an obstruction in the GI tract, resulting in serious impaction colic.
Topics of discussion will include vitamin and mineral supplementation, managing hay, and ration balancing.
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