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Out of nearly 1,000 randomly chosen horses, 85% had at least one hoof disorder visible during a regular farrier visit. By Christa Leste-Lasserre, MA Photo:

There are a wide variety of different hay types – each with its own benefits (a few even have drawbacks) for your animals. Always consult

Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. Your horse needs it. It is a valuable source of nutrients and provides the roughage his digestive system needs. But

By Dr. Martin Adams, PAS Equine Nutritionist for Southern States Dry lots are recommended for insulin resistant horses. Insulin resistance is a problem that has

by Gary Pfalzbot Origins of the Goat Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years

By Rob Arnott, DVM Horses have been around for many, many years. Some experts have determined from fossil evidence that horses have existed for over

By Nancy S. Loving, DVM Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner. One of the brightest spots of

How do you properly feed a horse? With so many feed, supplement and hay choices available, many people find themselves wondering exactly what their horse

Some helpful hints for storing your horse hay properly for the winter. The most economical time to buy hay is in the summer, during and

With winter coming on, it is time to make sure that you have enough hay in the barn to last until your pastures are growing

Wondering about fit, materials, construction or other horse blanket features? Here are some commonsense answers to all your blanketing questions. It’s strange how the everyday

Plan ahead when purchasing hay to save money and get the right amount. Hay is an extremely important part of your horse’s winter diet. It

by Adam Verner I know a lot of farmers are glad to see #Harvest19 come to an end. It sure has been a trying year

Basics of vaccines and which ones to give your horse in the spring. As the days get longer, many horse owners and horse enthusiasts are

After the long winter months, equine facilities need a spring check-up to inspect barn maintenance, tack, facilities, pastures, and fencing. Each spring, one should go

Farmers across the country have either finished putting up their first cutting of hay, or they are in the process of doing just that. While

Methods can influence its appropriateness for horses. by Kentucky Equine Research The key to properly cured hay lies predominantly in moisture content. For best results, hay

Hay can be a great supplement to your pastured pig program. Here are tips on what kind of hay to feed and how to get

A season with weather, tariffs, and constantly changing markets, the need to become more efficient and diversified is key. In the West, specifically Washington, Oregon,

Cutting hay at the proper stage is a difficult task. If hay is too dry, the value of protein and vitamins in that hay is