Pasture & Forage Management
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Renovating the High-Traffic Paddock
High-traffic paddocks can become eye sores and provide little, if any, grazing for the horses.
Photo by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
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Weed of the Month: Eastern Poison Ivy
Horses are not sensitive to poison ivy, but can transfer the irritating urushiol oil to humans.
Photo by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture
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Weed of the Month: Bitter Sneezeweed
This plant contains toxins that can cause digestive issues, appetite loss, and neurologic problems in horses.
Photo by Sandi Eisenmenger
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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington, May 31-June 2
May 19, 2013
Lecture topics will include planning a mating, nutrition, foaling, farm and pasture management, and more.... Read More
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Controlling Pasture Weeds
April 01, 2013
Prevent these noxious and nuisance weeds from overtaking desirable grasses.... Read More
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33rd Annual Alfalfa Conference Recap
March 29, 2013
This year’s conference focused on hay production for the horse and other high-quality markets.... Read More
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Renovating the High-Traffic Paddock
March 26, 2013
High-traffic paddocks can become eye sores and provide little, if any, grazing for the horses.... Read More
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UK's Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Identifies Kentucky Pasture Trends
February 21, 2013
With almost 130 evaluations performed, the program has a large data set about Kentucky horse pastures.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Eastern Poison Ivy
January 26, 2013
Horses are not sensitive to poison ivy, but can transfer the irritating urushiol oil to humans.... Read More
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Central Kentucky County Agents Host Pastures Please! Workshop
January 26, 2013
This year's program will feature advice about minimizing the risk of laminitis in grazing horses and more.... Read More
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Managing Weeds in Kentucky Horse Pastures
January 21, 2013
A perusal of most Kentucky horse pastures will uncover about 20 plant species, many of which are weeds.... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Host Healthy, Happy Horse Workshop
January 10, 2013
The workshop will feature hands-on sessions on topics relating to horse management and health care.... Read More
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UK to Host 2013 Equine Showcase, Breeders' Short Course
December 04, 2012
The programs will highlight industry research findings, reproduction topics, and horse management issues.... Read More
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Rider Safety Program Releases Booklet on Pasture Safety
November 23, 2012
Topics covered include herd behavior, bringing horses in and turning them out, and pasture maintenance.... Read More
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Winter Horse Care Tips for Owners
November 23, 2012
Horses can live outside in comfort year round with a few amenities provided by their owners.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Common Milkweed
November 16, 2012
Common milkweed produces cardiac-glycosides that are toxic to horses and can cause death within 24 hours.... Read More
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Weeds of the Month: Henbit and Purple Deadnettle
October 26, 2012
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual species of the same genus, and people frequently confused the two. Both species are often called henbit. ... Read More
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Horse Owners Warned that Ragwort in UK "Worse than Ever"
October 07, 2012
Ragwort is a poisonous weed for horses which results resulting in liver damage and, sometimes, death.... Read More
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Fall Armyworm Captures Hit All-Time High
September 27, 2012
Fall armyworms should not affect horses' health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Bitter Sneezeweed
September 26, 2012
This plant contains toxins that can cause digestive issues, appetite loss, and neurologic problems in horses.... Read More
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Penn State Equine Grazing School, Sept. 22
September 01, 2012
The grazing school will take place on Sept. 22 and will cover a variety of pasture and forage related topics.... Read More
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Fall Pasture Management Following a Drought
August 26, 2012
Here are some practical steps that can be taken on cool-season grass pastures to help them recover for fall.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Wild Carrot
August 25, 2012
Mild neurotoxicity to horses was reported in Europe but is not considered a serious threat in North America.... Read More
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Watch Drought-Stressed Pastures for Fall Armyworms
August 23, 2012
While fall armyworm is a pest of cattle and horse pastures, it should not affect horses.... Read More
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Plan Ahead to Reseed Pastures Best Results
August 14, 2012
The ideal time to reseed depends on the type of forage a producer selects.... Read More
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MSU to Host 2012 Grazing School Sept. 12-13
August 11, 2012
Many grazing strategies will be discussed during a two-day grazing school at the Lake City Research Center.... Read More
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Creating a Sacrifice Area for Horses
August 11, 2012
Creating a sacrifice area can help protect horse pastures from wet weather or overgrazing.... Read More
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Rotational Grazing: Time it Right for Optimal Pastures
August 03, 2012
Rotational grazing allows horses to graze one section of pasture while other sections recover.... Read More
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