How Often Should I Deworm My Horses?
Internal parasites are a natural part of horses’ digestive tracts. While different parasites can be beneficial to keep the gut healthy, an overload of worms...
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Tips for Controlling Flies in Feed Lots and Pastures
Warmer weather almost always guarantees an increase in the number of flies that can adversely affect cattle performance and health. Here are some quick tips to...
July Garden Tips
It may seem like midsummer is a slow gardening season, but there are plenty of tasks gardeners can attend to in July to ensure a productive, healthy harvest...
Clean, Fresh Ways to Provide Water for your Horses During the Hot Summer Months
Horses are considered some of the finest animals known to man. Like any animal, during the hot summer months, horses need fresh, clean water to stay hydrated...
How to Control Flies on the Farm
Fly control is an important topic around many farms. They may be small, but flies are a big problem if not addressed properly through a combination of farm...
How Do I Help My Older Horse From Losing Weight?
Horses are beautiful creatures that require different levels of maintenance and care over time. Even though horses today will often live longer than their...
How to Prepare Your Horse for Trail Riding
One consideration when getting back into the saddle after winter is the condition of the horse. On that first warm sunny day, it is very tempting to head out...
Mulching in the South
Mulch is more than just an attractive finishing touch on your flowerbeds and around your plantings, it also performs several vital functions to keep your...
How Do You Start Beekeeping?
Beekeeping can be a fun hobby as well as a profitable business, whether you are just raising bees for your own use or plan to sell honey and beeswax or rent...
Treating Seasonal Hot Spots on Pets
Hot spots can be uncomfortable for your pet, but how can you treat this itchy irritation? Understanding more about hot spots can help you give your pet relief...
Entertaining Goats
Goats are curious, intelligent and more than a little mischievous, qualities that can quickly get them into trouble if they feel bored. Fortunately, there are...
Protection and Support for Optimal Joint Health
Daily exercise and the rigors of competition are some of the most common causes of joint injuries in horses, injuries which can lead to a considerable amount...
Help My Pet Has Bad Breath
Every pet owner knows their animals – dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, or small animals like ferrets, rabbits and hamsters – have distinctive odors, and breath is...
10 Step Winter Cattle Feeding Program
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...
Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter
While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling....
Barn Winterization Checklist
Whether you farm just a few acres, raise any type of livestock or oversee a large commercial agricultural operation, your barn is a critical structure in...
Holiday Gift Guide for Pets
Our pets are members of the family and it is only natural to want to include them on our lists for holiday shopping and gifts. But what gifts are best for your...
Refeeding the Malnourished Horse
Starved horses can be a product of owner ignorance or economic hardship. Regardless of the reason, a horse may end up in a debilitated state. The goal for the...
Ice Melt vs Your Pets Paws
Winter walkways can be dangerous, but slips, falls and slides are not the only concerns pet owners should have about icy paths. Different ice melt chemicals...
Autumn Cow Calf Management Tips
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...
How to Find the Balance between Forage and Feed for Your Horses while Avoiding Obesity
How do you provide proper nutrition to them without an overabundance of calories? You can restrict time spent grazing to a few hours per day or reduce the...
6 Ways to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard Naturally
Ticks are more than just annoying, biting insects. They can also transmit a number of scary diseases, including lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever,...
Hot Weather Tips for Show Animals
Summer time can really heat up. Not only with an increase in temperature, but also humidity and wind velocity play a role in ambient conditions that affect...
Maintaining Horse Hydration: The Roles of Water and Salt
Keeping your horse hydrated is a key component in keeping him healthy. There are several ways to ensure that your horse drinks enough and maintains hydration.
What Are The Cleanest Dog Breeds?
All dog owners know that every four-legged family member comes with a certain amount of mess, but are some dogs naturally cleaner than others? By learning...