Recent Blog Posts

• 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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• Preparing your Goats for the Winter Months Ahead

  November 1, 2011
  Autumn is a good time to make sure everything is in tiptop shape for the cold weather that’s just around the corner.
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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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• Tips for Keeping your Goats Healthy during Winter

  October 1, 2011
  Winter is just around the corner. Taking a few simple steps this month to prepare can save you from having to improvise when the thermometer dips in coming weeks. • Shelter.
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• 10 Step Winter Cattle Feeding Program

  October 1, 2011
  Now is the time to plan your beef herd winter feeding program. Fine-tuning winter feeding management helps optimize performance, but it is also essential for good animal husbandry, according to livestock nutrition and animal health experts with North Carolina State University (NCSU).
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• Keeping your Hens Healthy and Laying This Fall

  September 1, 2011
  Autumn is upon us and it's time to say hello to fresh air and goodbye to stifling hot temperatures. Of course, if you’re raising chickens for eggs, you will need to take a few steps to ensure your hens stay in production during the fall and winter months.
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• Autumn Cow-Calf Management Tips

  September 1, 2011
  Here are some general cow-calf management reminders for the fall season. This information has been adapted from the “Beef Cow Herd Calendar”1 developed by the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service.
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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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