Recent Blog Posts

• How to Preserve Nutrients in Hay

  April 1, 2012
  Proper storage of hay between harvest and feeding is critical for preserving nutrients and assuring that you'll have high quality hay to feed your cattle during the winter months they need it most.
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• How to Prevent and Minimize Problems When Introducing Horses to Spring Pastures

  March 1, 2012
  For some horses, the advent of spring means that the source of forage changes from hay to fresh grass. If this is the case, the horse owner should take care to minimize the risk of laminitis as horses are exposed to fresh pastures. Why can fresh grass cause laminitis in horses?
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• Beware of Quick Fixes When Fighting High Feed Costs

  February 1, 2012
    While feed costs may present 50 to 70 percent of your beef cattle production expenses, cost isn’t all you need to consider in these times of volatile feed prices.
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• Nutrition Tips for Your Senior Horse

  January 1, 2012
  Just like humans, horses will begin to show signs of deterioration as they reach their senior years. We typically define a “senior” horse as one about fifteen to eighteen years old, although you may notice these changes well outside of this age bracket.
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• Grooming Tips for Your Horse

  December 1, 2011
  A well groomed horse not only looks good, but also enjoys the attention he receives while being groomed. • Untangling a Matted Tail: Wash the tail thoroughly with soap and water. Liquid soap will work best. After rinsing, apply an equine hair conditioner.
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• What to Do If Your Horse Gets the Flu

  December 1, 2011
  Just as humans, horses can catch the flu, too! Known as equine influenza, symptoms should be treated accordingly. • Causes: The flu is caused by a virus and can be spread through airborne particles, feeding troughs, hands or other items that may carry the virus.
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• How to Adjust Horses to the Changing Seasons

  November 1, 2011
  Changing seasons can bring about potential problems for horses and their owners. Pasture quality changes with every season, but the changes from summer to fall are especially significant. During the fall, there are often warm sunny days and cool nights.
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• Detecting heat stroke in horses

  August 1, 2011
  If you detect the symptoms of heat stroke in your horse, you should call your veterinarian immediately.
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• Cooling down your horse when it’s hot outside

  August 1, 2011
  When there’s hot weather outside, it’s essential that you keep your horses cool. Here are some tips on keeping their temperature regulated even when the weather is hot: Water The most obvious thing to keep an eye out for is also one of the most important.
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