Recent Blog Posts

• Controlling Horse Stall Odors

  May 1, 2012
  Controlling horse stall odors begins with the building of the stall itself, so take care to consider the materials you choose in stall flooring.
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• Tips for Controlling Flies in Feed Lots and Pastures

  May 1, 2012
  Warmer weather almost always guarantees an increase in the number of flies that can adversely affect cattle performance and health.
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• Keeping Your Horse’s Teeth Healthy

  April 1, 2012
  Just as human do, horses require periodic dental care. Generally speaking, cavities are less of an issue for a horse, provided the ingredients of the feed are not super saturated with molasses, unnatural flavorings and sweeteners.
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• Tips for Keeping your Poultry Hydrated During Hot Weather

  April 1, 2012
  Water is essential in your poultry surviving the hot weather. Here are some tips for keeping your poultry hydrated during the summer months. Position water containers in the shade. If water is too hot (or too cold) chickens will not drink enough to keep egg production up.
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• How to Prevent and Minimize Problems When Introducing Horses to Spring Pastures

  March 1, 2012
  For some horses, the advent of spring means that the source of forage changes from hay to fresh grass. If this is the case, the horse owner should take care to minimize the risk of laminitis as horses are exposed to fresh pastures. Why can fresh grass cause laminitis in horses?
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• Tips for Creating a Living Space for your Baby Chicks

  March 1, 2012
  Newly hatched chicks, ducklings, goslings and turkey poults require that their very basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and water be met in order to survive. Good care and management with a bit of TLC will go a long way in providing a healthy start for your young flock.
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• How to Preserve Nutrients in Hay

  February 1, 2012
  Proper storage of hay between harvest and feeding is critical for preserving nutrients and assuring that you'll have high quality hay to feed your cattle during the winter months they need it most.
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• How Nutrition Affects Hoof Growth

  February 1, 2012
  Hoof quality is affected by several factors including genetics, environment and nutrition. Some horses inherit weak hooves and that can’t be changed, but proper care and nutrition can help develop and maintain the best hooves genetically possible.
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• Keeping your Pet Healthy During the Winter

  January 1, 2012
  As it gets cold outside, the potential for harsh weather conditions requires some extra care for your canine and feline friends. Here are some tips to help your pet remain safe and comfortable during the winter months ahead. Provide fresh, clean water at all times.
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• Nutrition Tips to Help Get Your Horse Ready to Ride After Winter

  January 1, 2012
  There are some nutritional concerns during winter that should be addressed to ensure the health and performance of our horses. As we start working our horses more, we must increase the plane of nutrition to ensure that the horse’s increased requirements are met.
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