Recent News for Farm and Barn
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2013 First-Time FEI Horse Registration: Microchips Required
October 21, 2012
Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, all horses newly-registered with the FEI must be microchipped.... Read More
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Eye Evaluation in Equine Prepurchase Exams
October 21, 2012
While not all eye anomalies are detrimental to vision, others can cause sale talks to cease.... Read More
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Hendra Quarantine in North Queensland Released
October 18, 2012
The quarantine was put in place in early September when a horse tested positive for the virus.... Read More
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Arena Maintenance's Effects on Horse Movement
October 16, 2012
Arena maintenance changes the surface's properties, which in turn alters horses' movement patterns.... Read More
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Unknown Illness Forces Quarantine at Hawthorne Race Course
October 15, 2012
The quarantine is a precaution as officials await test results on two horses showing respiratory illness.... Read More
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Air Movement in Horse Barns
October 08, 2012
Moving the air inside barns can help improve year-round comfort and air quality for horses and humans.... 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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Kentucky Farm-Level Equine Receipts Increase in 2011
September 30, 2012
After declining for three straight years, Kentucky farm-level equine receipts increased in 2011.... 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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Horse Fencing: Is There a Best Choice?
September 22, 2012
Many fencing options are available, but there are no hard-and-fast rules as to which is the best choice.... Read More
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Barn Equipment: Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, and Implements
September 15, 2012
If you have property with horses on it, you'll need equipment to care for it; here's a guide.... Read More
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Stock Trailers: Another Option for Horses
September 13, 2012
Many horsemen are discovering the versatility and economics of using stock trailers for their 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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Pollard Eventing Launches Trailer Safety Research Campaign
August 29, 2012
The initiative follows a fatal traffic accident in May in which Pollard lost three international event horses.... Read More
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Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
August 27, 2012
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.... 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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Equine Infectious Anemia Outbreak Hits Western Canada
August 15, 2012
More than 70 horses on 22 premises in Western Canada have tested positive for EIA thus far in 2012.... 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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Equine Guelph can Help Plan for a Profitable Equine Business
August 05, 2012
Equine Guelph is offering a 12-week equine business management course this fall.... 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
