Recent News for Pastures
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Drought Continues to Plague South Central United States
August 20, 2011
Horse owners, livestock producers, and farmers are all looking for help in getting through the dry spell.... Read More
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Pasture Weeds Video Wins American Horse Publications Award
July 24, 2011
William W. Witt, PhD, was featured in a video produced by TheHorse.com that won third place at the American ... Read More
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Climate Change's Effects on Kentucky Horse Pastures
July 22, 2011
Rebecca McCulley, PhD, is studying how climate change could affect Kentucky pastures' composition and what ... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip
July 22, 2011
Wild parsnip is distributed widely across the United States and Canadian provinces and grows frequently along ... Read More
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Minimize Laminitis Risks
July 18, 2011
As lush summer grass grows, unfortunately so does your horse's risk for laminitis. ... Read More
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Summer Horse Housing: Barn or Pasture with Shade?
July 06, 2011
Where is the best place for a horse during the hottest part of a summer day--in a barn with fans or outside?... Read More
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Equine Educational Sessions Slated for MSU Ag Expo
July 04, 2011
Education has always been at the heart of the annual Michigan State University (MSU) Ag Expo. Whether it's a ... Read More
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Manage Summer Pastures
July 01, 2011
Assess your geographic region, plant species, soil, and plant stand to help maintain your pastures' (and your... Read More
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Post-Rain Tips for Horse Owners
June 23, 2011
Now is the time for horse owners to assess the lingering effects of spring's wet weather.... Read More
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Blister Beetles: Deadly in Horse Hay
June 02, 2011
Owners should be aware of a potentially fatal tagalong in healthy-looking alfalfa hay: blister beetles.... Read More
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The War Against Weeds
June 01, 2011
When it comes to pasture weed control, an ounce of prevention is worth hours of back-breaking cure.... Read More
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Nitrogen Losses in Soil During Wet Weather
May 26, 2011
Wet weather has caused many farm managers to worry about nitrogen losses in their fields, especially in fields... Read More
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Best Management Practices for Environmental Systems
May 25, 2011
Steps to take after heavy rains to prevent further soil loss, erosion, forage loss, and pasture damage.... Read More
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UK Equine Initiative Farm and Facilities Expo
May 23, 2011
Hands-on instruction from UK staff, plus equine and farm equipment displays, at 2011 Farm and Facilities Expo.... Read More
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Spring Pasture Management Focus of May KENA Dinner Meeting
May 06, 2011
Properly managing pastures and carefully overseeing turnout during the spring months is especially important for horse owners, breeders, and managers. At the May 19 Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) dinner meeting, Ray Smith, PhD, of the ... Read More
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Green Farm Makeover
May 01, 2011
Can we as horse owners make a few changes to our horse keeping habits to help lessen our draw on the ecosystem? We can make everyday changes such as recycling and conserving water, but what else can we do to reduce our impact on the environment?... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Green Horse Keeping Now Available
April 29, 2011
There is no need to start panicking about osteoarthritis (OA) the day your foal's feet hit the ground, but its impact should be considered following every footfall thereafter.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Green Horse Keeping
April 25, 2011
Going green is all the rage these days, and adopting eco-friendly horse and farm management techniques can often save you some green, increase efficiency, and provide a healthier environment for your horses, as well. ... Read More
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Springtime Means Poison Hemlock Control
April 17, 2011
Controlling poison hemlock growth in early spring could help keep pastures and livestock healthy, according to J.D. Green, PhD, extension weeds specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. "Poison hemlock i... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Chicory
April 15, 2011
Chicory is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and rough turfs across North America. This erect, branched, simple perennial weed grows two to four feet in height at maturity and has milky sap. Chicory flowers a distinctive bright blue... Read More
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Invasive Plant Species' Abundance Similar at Native and Introduced Sites
March 25, 2011
Many land managers know firsthand the damage invasive plant species can do to natural resources, but no one knows exactly why these species are able to outcompete native plants. Invasive species are common throughout the world. A long-held theory ... Read More
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Free Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Poisonous Plants
March 23, 2011
Just about every pasture or horse property on the planet has undesirable plants or weeds in it. What weeds, trees, and shrubs are poisonous to your horses? What do you do if your horse has eaten one of them? How can you get rid of those weeds?... Read More
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Readers Wage War on Muddy Pastures
March 08, 2011
More than 460 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How do you manage mud around your barn?"... Read More
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Horse Owners Need to Be Wary of Mud
February 27, 2011
Long-term exposure to soggy conditions can lead to cracking, chipping, or splitting of the hoof. Even more dangerous is the development of what's known as white line disease, according to Mark Russell, MS, PhD, instructor-equine, for the University o... Read More
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Managing Mud on Kentucky Horse Farms
February 24, 2011
You might know the feeling when you lift your foot to take a step across your horse's paddock and suddenly realize that your boot has been left behind and your soaked foot is half a step away from it in ankle-deep mud. Mud is a problem anywhere water... Read More
