Recent News for Buildings & Structures
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Quick Barn Fixes
September 01, 2005
You can create a functional, safe barn in an existing structure on your property with some practical, ... Read More
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VHW, Inc. Acquires Barnmaster, Inc.
July 27, 2005
VHW, owner of MD Enterprises, Inc., announced the acquisition of Barnmaster, Inc., joining two of the nation's leading manufacturers of barns, stables, and agricultural facilities. Combining these companies brings the strength of more than 55... Read More
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A Day in the Life of A Breeding Farm
June 13, 2005
A world away from hitting the finish line of a classic race in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans, the dream is reborn. In the quiet of a gray winter morning, when the earth throws its warmth off into the cold air and... Read More
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Weaving in Horses: Another Look
April 01, 2005
In this time of enlightened horse management, it is staggering that the myths and folklore surrounding stable "vices" still refuse to die, and therefore the repetitive behaviors themselves continue to thrive. Even the term "vice" implies the... Read More
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Winter Respiratory Health
December 01, 2004
Editor's Note: This excerpt is from Chapter 7 of Care & Management of Horses by Heather Smith Thomas. The book is available from <A href="http://www.exclusivelyequine.com/ViewProduct.aspx?productID=B11-1086(BHP)"... Read More
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A Clean Sweep
October 01, 2004
There's a reality show that airs on BBC America called "Life Laundry." It's all about folks who tend to keep lots of clutter piled up and lying around in big, sloppy messes in their houses or apartments. Then our team of heroes arrives, sorting... Read More
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Locking Down Your Feeds
September 01, 2004
Grain and hay storage isn't a complicated process, but it is an integral part of horse management. Improperly stored hay and grain can result in the loss of nutrients and decreased palatability. And there can be health hazards for your horse. ... Read More
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How Safe is Your Barn?
February 01, 2004
Barns can be elaborate statements about our love for our animals and our economic status. In terms of equine health and safety, the best solution is one that works, not necessarily the most impressive or expensive one. Often, spending more money... Read More
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Safe at Work
February 01, 2004
Whether riding a reining pattern or jumping a Grand Prix course, the arena is one of the oldest established venues where equine performance is trained and measured. Arena competitions date back to the times when horse-drawn chariots dashed wildly... Read More
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Great Britain Revises Codes on Infectious Diseases
December 11, 2003
Britain's Horserace Betting Levy Board has extensively changed its codes of practice regarding the infectious diseases contagious equine metritis (CEM), equine herpesvirus (EHV),and equine viral arteritis (EVA), which can severely disrupt... Read More
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Salting Hay for Storage
September 01, 2003
Q: I was told that using rock salt on hay that is kept in a small area would keep it from molding. Is this true, and would it do anything to the hay other than keep it dry? Julie... Read More
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Purchase, Design, and Management of the Farm
August 20, 2003
So you want to have your own horse farm. Should you build or buy? Hire a real estate agent or go out looking on your own? What about once you've acquired a facility--how do you manage the soil, fencing, employees, security, and manure? Four... Read More
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Equipping the Barn
July 01, 2003
Whether you have a large barn or a small one, an inexpensive pre-fab building or an elaborate construction, you can equip it to make it more "user-friendly" for you and your horses. At the very least, your barn should provide safe shelter during... Read More
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Hazard-Free Homes
September 01, 2002
Arun-in shed is probably the least expensive shelter you can give your horse(s)--and, some believe, one of the healthiest. With a run-in shed, your horse lives as near to nature as domesticity allows. But that shed can't be a slap-dash... Read More
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Designing Your Horse's Home
June 01, 2002
When I was a teenager, I took a tour of the Royal Mews in London, England. I had imagined a staggeringly opulent setting for Queen Elizabeth's horses, and I wasn't disappointed--the carriage house alone was worth the price of admission, and the... Read More
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Breeding Dummy Design
April 01, 2002
We have a Quarter Horse stallion that we will be starting in a shipped semen program this year. All of us--the stallion, our veterinarian, and our farm personnel--are new at collecting semen. We are in the planning stages for our breeding... Read More
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Ground vs. Breeding Mount Semen Collection
April 01, 2002
We have show pony breeding stallions, and as of last year are doing almost all shipped semen. This year we are seriously thinking about expanding our business to offer semen collection and shipping services for outside stallions, which will... Read More
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Airway Reactivity in Rural vs. Urban Horses
November 28, 2001
As cities continue to grow, so does pollution. It is only natural to think that horses might be affected by this pollution, since studies have found that exposure to air pollution particulate matter contributes to respiratory problems in humans.... Read More
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Airing Out Your Barn
October 18, 2001
Many agree that older barns are gorgeous, but are they good for horses? There are many issues to consider, such as construction, footing, layout, and safety. One of the biggest issues is ventilation--is your horse getting enough air?... Read More
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Barn Construction
October 10, 2001
Kick, chomp, scrape, cough--horses challenge the strength and livability of the shelter you provide. A barn can conveniently enclose one or more horses, but you can't forget that they wouldn't choose to live indoors. To house horses safely,... Read More
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Botulism
October 10, 2001
With foaling season upon us, vaccination for botulism is one of many management considerations facing North American horse breeders. This disease can be deadly in foals, and in adult horses which are unprotected, and it can be tremendously... Read More
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Restraint Techniques for Breeding
October 08, 2001
When a mare and a stallion meet, love might be in the air...but there's the potential for danger, too. Particularly when humans get in the middle of it all. In our efforts to orchestrate the best possible combinations of... Read More
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
October 08, 2001
The official title for an all-too-common respiratory ailment in horses is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For the average horse owner, however, that rather cumbersome title has been reduced to a single word: heaves. Other people... Read More
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Housing Your Horse
October 05, 2001
In the back of your mind somewhere there lurks a Dream Barn. Go on, admit it. You've planned it down to the last luxurious detail--from the Olympic-sized riding arena (with the climate-impervious perfect footing) right down to the automatic fly... Read More
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From The Ground Up: Stall Flooring and Mats
October 04, 2001
Your horse is on his feet most of the day and night. He prefers to feel dry, with his feet at room temperature. He wants to stand on a surface that's resilient and doesn't smell bad. Listen to your horse, and you will want to... Read More
