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Horse showing on a budget: Part 2
Published on February 25, 2013
As horse show season approaches here are some tips to ease the pain on the pocketbook (part 2). -
MSU Extension Online Crop and Forage Highlights scheduled for March 14 and 21
Published on February 25, 2013
Join a meeting or go online to receive condensed highlights from winter programs regarding grain and forage production, pest management and drought recovery in 2013. -
Determining the optimum body condition score for your horse
Published on February 19, 2013
A horse’s age, activity level and reproductive status should be considered when determining an optimum body condition score. -
Body condition scoring horses in the winter
Published on February 18, 2013
Long winter hair coats can hide both thin and fat horses. Body condition scoring a horse by rubbing your hands along their ribs can help you estimate their body fat cover. -
Magnesium versus Manganese: Supplemental sources and application methods – Part II
Published on February 14, 2013
First soil test, then consider these options for correcting Mg and Mn deficiencies. -
Horse showing on a budget: Part 1
Published on February 11, 2013
As horse show season approaches, here are some tips to ease the pain on the pocketbook. -
Magnesium versus Manganese: What’s the difference? - Part I
Published on February 8, 2013
Understanding the differences between magnesium and manganese in relationship to crop uptake, deficiency symptoms and soil pH is critical to managing these two essential nutrients for crop production. -
Understand your cost of production to manage risk and maximize profit
Published on February 4, 2013
Michigan State University Extension’s free crop and livestock budget tools can help you analyze your expenses, revenue and opportunities. -
Unwanted Horse Coalition partners with industry groups, educating on ownership
Published on January 30, 2013
This resource, and others, works to supply comprehensive information to equine owners and enthusiasts. -
Watch horses for hypothermia when temperatures drop
Published on January 29, 2013
This week's extreme weather changes could be dangerous for horses. Take steps to avoid hypothermia and other cold-weather issues.