Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip
University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment
August 29, 2014
Wild parsnip foliage can cause skin photosensitivity and rashes in both humans and horses.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Wild parsnip foliage can cause skin photosensitivity and rashes in both humans and horses.
Overseeding horse pastures can help improve pasture production, forage quality, and ground cover. Here’s what to know.
Do all the supplements, concentrates, and forages on the market have you confused about what’s best to feed your horse? Learn what your horse really needs to eat from equine nutritionist and consultant, Dr. Clair Thunes.
Regulating body temperature becomes difficult for all horses when temperatures exceed 90 degrees, so avoid exercising them during very hot periods.
Equine metabolic syndrome and Cushing’s disease prevention start from birth and include regular veterinary exams and proper nutrition.
Horses and other animals rarely consume nimblewill, so the plant often persists in pastures.
Summer means hot, humid weather in many parts of the country. Learn what steps to take to ensure your horses stay cool and comfortable when temperatures rise.
When feeding horses in groups, increasing their distance apart and time spent eating might help reduce aggression.
We ask for a lot from our adult horses. From athletic endeavors to recreational riding, learn how to keep them healthy and sound during the prime of their lives.
The toxins that cause this potentially fatal neurologic disease could be lurking in your horse’s environment or hay. Learn how to recognize and prevent botulism with this visual guide.
Learn about caring for the health of adult show and recreational horses.
Fodder is plant material grown hydroponically and harvested as livestock feed. Find out if it’s a good forage source for horses as well.
Many animals that ingest blue-green algae toxins die suddenly, but some can recover.
Whether you’re heading south for a winter show circuit or relocating permanently, preparation is key.
Now is the optimal time for Kentucky forage producers to cut hay to ensure they get good quality and yield.
These harmful toxins produced by molds and fungi could be lurking in your horse’s feed and forage.
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