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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.
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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.
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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.
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Q. I live in Northern Illinois where the summers can be very hot and humid. Where is the best place for a horse during the hottest part of the day--in a barn with fans or outside? We are on a hill, so we usually have a brisk breeze.
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Determining Space Requirements for Manure Storage
Building your horse property or relocating your manure storage? Here are some factors to consider when figuring out how much space you'll need for your manure or compost pile.
