Horse Newsletter
In This Issue
- Greener Pastures Need Proper Soil Fertility
- Penn State Extension Equine Team Facebook & Newsletter
- Horse Owners - Are you Ready for Spring?
- Horse News Around the State of PA
- Equine Environmental Stewardship Short Course
- Traveling Out of State with Your Horse… What Health Requirements are Needed??
- Spring Plants that are Poisonous to Horses, Dogs and Barn Cats
- Managing a Horse with Laminitis on Grass Pastures
- Health Alerts
- High Density Grazing Demonstrations
- Superstorm Sandy Animal and Agriculture Response: Lessons Learned for Improved Planning
1. Greener Pastures Need Proper Soil Fertility
Are your pastures looking a little shabby this spring? If so, lack of proper soil fertility may be partially to blame. Taking the following steps will help improve soil fertility and improve the health of your pasture plants.
2. Penn State Extension Equine Team Facebook & Newsletter
When visiting the Penn State Extension Equine Web Site sign up to receive the newsletter and join in on the conversation on facebook.
3. Horse Owners - Are you Ready for Spring?
Every Spring horse owners go through a ritual to prepare pastures, horses and equipment for the prospect of riding and enjoying horses during warmer weather.
4. Horse News Around the State of PA
Many exciting opportunities for horsemen are available each month.
5. Equine Environmental Stewardship Short Course
Indiana County District Conservation District and Penn State University Equine Team are hosting an Equine Environmental Stewardship and Manure Management program.
6. Traveling Out of State with Your Horse… What Health Requirements are Needed??
When traveling across the United States, each state can set different health requirements, which must be met by horses coming into these states.
7. Spring Plants that are Poisonous to Horses, Dogs and Barn Cats
Learn about the different kinds of ornamental plants that can harm horses, dogs and barn cats.
8. Managing a Horse with Laminitis on Grass Pastures
If a horse is prone to laminitis special care needs to be considered when allowing the horse to grass on pasture grasses.
9. Health Alerts
The National Animal Health Surveillance System (NAHSS) integrates animal health monitoring and surveillance activities conducted by many Federal and State government agencies into a comprehensive and coordinated system.
10. High Density Grazing Demonstrations
Visitors to the Equine Pasture Management and High Density Grazing Demonstrations during Ag Progress Days, Aug. 13-15, can learn about best practices to enhance their farm or property.
11. Superstorm Sandy Animal and Agriculture Response: Lessons Learned for Improved Planning
The April 30 webinar conducted for those affected by Hurricane Sandy has been was archived at www.eden.lsu.edu/s-cap/virtualforum. You will be able to access the link at anytime and watch it as much as you would like.
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