News
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Manure record keeping may not be fun, but it’s beneficial
Published on April 5, 2011
Good records can help farmers plan manure applications and provide protection against complaints. -
Horse pasture and fructan concentrations
Published on March 31, 2011
High fructan concentrations in horse pastures can be a potential precursor to laminitis in susceptible equine. -
Pastures provide a valuable feed source for horses
Published on March 31, 2011
Managed pastures, when supplemented with trace minerals, can provide adequate nutrition for the mature idle horse. -
Spring pastures put some horses at health risk
Published on March 31, 2011
Spring horse pastures can cause obesity, diarrhea, colic and laminitis to some susceptible horses. -
Farm transition planning is a key element for multi-generation farms
Published on March 31, 2011
Farm women can learn about farm transitioning through Annie’s Project II meeting on April 7. -
Managing horses on spring pastures
Published on March 31, 2011
Managing horses on spring pastures can prevent health problems. -
Changes to the process for siting new and expanding livestock operations
Published on March 30, 2011
Livestock producers and contractors planning construction projects in 2011 need to be aware of recent changes to the process for siting new and expanding livestock operations. -
Spring cleaning? Don't forget the manure piles!
Published on March 30, 2011
To be in compliance with Right to Farm laws, manure stacked all winter needs to be hauled to the fields in the spring. -
Understanding and evaluating the gaited horse
Published on March 28, 2011
Free My Horse University webcast helps horse enthusiasts understand gaited breeds. -
Understanding how hay dries in the field
Published on March 15, 2011
Having a basic understanding of plant response after mowing can help hay and haylage makers produce higher quality forage.