Dry pastures tend to be sparse with shorter grasses which can increase the likelihood of ingesting soil, especially sand, and parasites.
Hay and pasture contain two to four times more potassium than the horse needs but it has nothing to do with insulin.
âDr. Getty announces a new feature, âResearch Reflections,â insights on relevant nutrition research and how it impacts your horses' health, in her bi-monthly newsletter, Forage for Thought.â
Itâs a long, long way from Queensland, Australia to Stillwater, Oklahoma. The University of Queensland had palm trees and kangaroos. Oklahoma State has pickup trucks and cowboy hats. What could uproot a young woman and move her halfway around the world
"The EQUUS film festival is innovative by being the first event of its kind: a collection of horse related works presented by equestrian producers from uniquely âhorse peopleâ perspectives.â
When Kevin Nelson, DVM, Union Grove, Wis., hosted a barbecue and fecal egg testing party, it was the most well-attended educational and social event Bristol Veterinary Services had ever sponsored. Barbecue and fecal egg testing? Thatâs right.
âBottom line⦠pay attention to labels, weigh your feed for your horse using a scale, not a scoop, and keep your calculator handy when making adjustments that supplement the supplement.â
The UK Equine Showcase is a great opportunity to learn about the latest equine research and education efforts and the Breedersâ Short Course will focus on equine reproductive efficiency and horse management.
This retreat in beautiful Estes Park is designed to teach you Inner Rider secrets about horses, deepen your connection to nature, create lasting friendships with some wonderful, kindred spirits and much, much, more.
African horse sickness is a dreaded, non-contagious, vector-borne disease with the potential to kill 50% to 95% of affected horses.