The Role of Antioxidants
Antioxidants such as vitamin E are beneficial, but how much does your horse actually need?We know antioxidants are important for health, but few people really...
Antioxidants such as vitamin E are beneficial, but how much does your horse actually need?We know antioxidants are important for health, but few people really...
Overeating Disease in sheep is actually a misnomer. The disease is more accurately termed enterotoxemia. This disease is caused by the bacteria Clostridium...
What do horses and astronauts have in common? Early in the space program astronauts were found to have significant loss of musculoskeletal strength and other...
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....
As you’re looking out your window, coffee cup in hand and all you see is snow I can understand that it must be hard to think about spring and your lawn. Yet,...
Chickens need 14 to 16 hours of “daylight.” One of the best ways to keep up egg production is to continue providing supplemental lighting to extend the...
Every dog owner is familiar with their pet's emotions and moods from begging eagerly for a treat to excited to go for a walk to dramatic and fearful about a...
The Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday trifecta is traditionally characterized by festive and sometimes flamboyant displays of decorations. While many of...
The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decorating for many families, but how do you choose the very best one for your home, family and celebration...
There are many different types and purposes for horse owners to use horse blankets for their horse. You can’t just use any old blanket as many traditional...
Cats and dogs are naturally meat-eaters, and grain-free treats are all the rage to offer your pets. But how appropriate are grains, really, in your pet's diet?...
Training a horse is a challenging and awarding experience. Most professional trainers have years of experience and education through schools and workshops. If...
Pet obesity is something that happens to pet owners every year. The scenario usually begins with a trip to the vet at which point your pet is weighed and the...
If you had pulled me aside when I was younger and asked if I knew the difference between store bought and fresh farm eggs, my response would most likely be,...
Most horses are rescued due to owners who can no longer afford to care for them or they are breeds that people just don’t want. Anyone who has ever adopted...
It can be deadly to leave a pet in a car during the summer, even if a day seems cool, it's only a few minutes time or the pet seems fine. Learning the facts...
Horses are intelligent, perceptive animals, and every horse owner must continually work to improve the partnership they have with their mount. Earning the love...
Animals cannot tell their owners when they are thirsty, and recognizing the signs of dehydration in different animals is crucial for pet owners, farmers and...
Algae is a natural part of any backyard pond and helps balance the pond's chemical composition and feed the fish, ducks and insects that rely on the pond's...
West Nile virus can be a dangerous infection for many animals, and recognizing West Nile virus in horses and how to treat it can help all horse lovers protect...
Vaccines are widely accepted as essential for proper pet care, but there is little regulation and few consistent recommendations about vaccinating horses,...
There are many different types of birdseed, but which is best for your birds and feeders? Understanding the different options and which birds prefer them can...
While many of us think of dogs as pets and best friends, many of these same animals were originally bred for working. Even though many dogs do not ‘work’ for...
There is no need to wait for spring migration to enjoy birding. With the right preparation and expectations, winter can be your very best birding season...
Wet conditions can be challenging to proper hoof care, but it is easy to keep your horse on sound footing even during extensive periods of wet weather. How Wet...
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