Drought, Heat Push Horse Feed Costs Skyward
Pat Raia
July 27, 2012
With no end to the drought and heat in sight, owners might have to rethink what they feed their horses.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
With no end to the drought and heat in sight, owners might have to rethink what they feed their horses.
Nitrate accumulation in forages is a real concern this season due to current drought conditions.
Johnsongrass is a coarse-textured perennial grass that grows well in pastures, gardens, fields, and roadsides.
Many horse owners are contemplating hay and feed availability with the persistent heat and ongoing drought.
Penn State Extension has announced the dates and times of a four-part equine environmental stewardship course.
Forage-based total mixed rations (TMRs) can offer an economical and effective horse feed option.
Reports indicate a higher than usual number of blister beetles, which are toxic to horses, in some areas.
The weed control lecture, hosted by the University of Maryland, will take place July 19.
Take stock of their pastures and consider other management options, such as providing horses with hay.
Electrolytes can help increase equine performance when supplementing a balanced diet.
Attention to conditioning and minimizing wear and tear can help horses stay on the trail for years to come.
Do you have any information about what would happen if you were to feed a horse bread? I understand that bread
A complete feed at recommended levels can provide calories for horses who don’t get enough from forage alone.
Pre-proposals should focus on one or more of three horse health and oat related research topics.
Mycotoxin exposure in horses, caused by feed contaminated with fungi, can be dangerous or fatal.
High temperatures and dry conditions cause a livestock heat stress emergency warning to be issued.
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