Recent News for Buildings & Structures
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Using Mature Hay for Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
January 24, 2013
Ergovaline levels over 200 ppb (parts per billion) in mature hay can cause fescue toxicity in pregnant mares.... 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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Winterizing Horses
November 01, 2012
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.... Read More
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Kentucky Barn Fire Claims 10 Horses' Lives
October 31, 2012
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the deadly fire, but say it does not appear suspicious.... 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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Equine Tracheal Mucus Associated with Airborne Particulates
July 23, 2012
Athletic horses exposed to airborne particles could experience enough mucus buildup to limit performance.... Read More
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Cost Cutting Tips for Building Horse Barns
July 01, 2012
Horse owners share their top five tips for cutting costs and staying green when building a horse barn.... Read More
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Footing Science for Horses
July 01, 2012
The field of footing science involves understanding how different kinds of footing affect equine health.... Read More
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Readers Share Recycling Ideas to Cut Costs Around the Barn
June 24, 2012
Horse owners share their tips for reusing select items to save money around the barn.... Read More
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Environmental Best Practices for Horse Owners
June 20, 2012
Researchers compiled a set of best management practices to help reduce horse-related environmental pollution.... Read More
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Horse Feed Storage and Preservation
June 01, 2012
Buy quality hay and grain and store it in cool, dry places to preserve nutrient content and prevent spoilage.... Read More
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Western Kentucky Equine Field Day Scheduled for June 5
May 23, 2012
The field day will take place June 5, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. CDT at Darling 888 Ranch, located in Princeton, Ky.... Read More
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Healthful Horse Barns
May 01, 2012
Consider these horse health and safety-oriented design aspects when building or renovating your barn.... Read More
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Restricted Equine Diets and Wood Shaving Consumption
April 06, 2012
If caloric intake is reduced, horses might seek alternative food sources to fulfill natural feeding behavior.... Read More
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Managing Bacterial Pneumonia in Adult Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 07, 2012
Without proper post-treatment management and some husbandry adjustments pneumonia can recur.... Read More
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London Olympics 2012: In the Shadow of Kings
February 01, 2012
The equestrian portion of the London Olympic Games will play out against a backdrop of history and royalty.... Read More
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Dates Set for 2012 KENA Networking Meetings
January 24, 2012
Topics to be covered include lameness causes, equine acupuncture, and building equine facilities.... Read More
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Preparing Horse Farms for Winter Weather Disasters
January 07, 2012
Plan now to keep family, employees, and horses safe in a winter weather disaster. ... Read More
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Thrush Prevention
January 01, 2012
I own a 13-year-old Paint gelding and live in Central Pennsylvania where we h... Read More
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Human Behavior Changes Necessary to Improve Equine Welfare
December 31, 2011
Most welfare problems--which arise if "freedoms" are denied--are directly due to human behavior problems.... Read More
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Heated Barns and Horses: Special Considerations Needed
December 26, 2011
Heating horse barns can cause a host of respiratory and other problems if done incorrectly.... Read More
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Diagnosing Respiratory Infection
December 01, 2011
The scenario might sound familiar: You take a couple laps around the arena with your horse, and suddenly... Read More
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Eliminating Ammonia
December 01, 2011
The products available to control ammonia buildup in barns boast a variety of forms and ingredients.... Read More
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Prepare Horse Shelters Now for Winter
November 27, 2011
Now is the ideal time to address housing options for horses that will live outside this winter.... Read More
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Fall Horse Health Care Tips
November 06, 2011
Taking certain steps during autumn months can help ensure your horse maintains his good health.... Read More
