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ArticlesBloodwork Basics – Complete Blood Counts in Horse Health
Complete blood counts (CBCs) are simple blood tests that quantify blood cells and provide veterinarians with valuable information about your horse's health. -
ArticlesCommon Equine Pasture Forages
Learn characteristics of common cool-season perennial grasses and legumes planted in horse pastures. -
ArticlesBuying Winter Hay for Horses
Plan ahead when purchasing hay to save money and get the right amount. -
Webinars$15.00
Hold Your Horses: What to Know When Buying a New Horse
When 02/12/2026Length Three days, one and a half hours eachEvent Format Virtual | LiveThree-part webinar series on choosing, caring for, and understanding your horse to support safe, healthy, and informed horse ownership. -
ArticlesWhen to Call the Equine Vet
Learn about common equine emergency health situations and when you need an emergency veterinarian visit versus when it can wait until business hours. -
VideosHorse Pasture Evaluation: The First Step for Improvement
There are many reasons to improve your horse pastures, like equine health and environmental quality. But how do you know if your pasture needs improvement? These videos will explain why and how to evaluate horse pastures. -
ArticlesMortality Composting Guidelines
Rendering changes and the livestock Industry, basic mortality composting procedures, and the composting process. -
Workshops$75.00
Equine Nutrition Essentials
When 11/15/2025Length 8 hoursEvent Format In-PersonLearn the basics of equine nutrition, from diet components to selecting feeds, with lectures and hands-on activities for horse owners and barn managers. -
ArticlesLiming and Fertilizing Horse Pastures
Maintaining optimal pH and soil fertility are essential steps to managing a productive horse pasture. -
ArticlesPennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act (Act 38): Who Is Affected?
Learn how to calculate the animal density of an agricultural operation to determine if it is a Concentrated Animal Operation (CAO) and thereby required to implement an Act 38 nutrient management plan. -
ArticlesProject Summary: Best Management Practices for Equine Farms
Learn about the implementation, challenges, and results of adopting environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) on equine farms. -
WebinarsFree
Weed Control in Horse Pastures
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Apr 24, 2025Event Format On-Demand | RecordedLearn to identify and manage pasture weeds with effective cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods, including essential tips for safe herbicide use. -
Webinars$15.00
Understanding Donkey and Mule Needs
When 10/30/2025Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveExplore the unique care needs of donkeys and mules in this three-night series covering nutrition, health, and how they differ from horses. -
WebinarsFree
Caring for the Senior Horse
When 12/01/2025Length 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover how to support senior horses through changes in nutrition, exercise, and health to ensure their comfort, longevity, and quality of life. -
VideosProper Animal Mortality Disposal
Length 4:16This video provides an overview of the approved methods of animal disposal in Pennsylvania, along with best management practices for each method. -
WebinarsStepwise Refeeding: Nutrition Plans for Starved Horses
Length 1 hourLearn safe and effective refeeding strategies for underweight horses, including body condition scoring and stepwise nutrition planning, in this informative webinar. -
ArticlesManaging Horses in Hot Temperatures
As the weather warms up and the humidity climbs, it is important to think about how to keep our horses comfortable in the summer. -
NewsPigeon Fever Expands East: A Guide for Horse Owners
Date Posted 7/15/2025Pigeon fever is a growing threat in the eastern U.S., causing abscesses and swelling in horses. Spread by flies, it peaks in hot, dry weather. Early care and fly control are key to prevention. -
ArticlesSafely Making and Handling Large Hay Bales
Many producers have transitioned from making small square bales (weighing 40 to 70 pounds) to large round or square bales (weighing 900 to 1700 pounds). While these larger bales help address space and labor constraints, they are riskier to handle. -
ArticlesPennsylvania Horse Hay Producers
Find a horse hay producer in or near your Pennsylvania county. -
ArticlesHay Feeders and the Potential to Reduce Hay Waste
The use of hay feeders can help reduce the amount of hay wasted and save money. -
ArticlesJapanese Stiltgrass in Pastures
This invasive weed is taking over Pennsylvania pastures. Learn how to control it. -
ArticlesDecoding Dewormers: Types, Resistance Concerns, and Use for Horses
This article will explain the types of dewormers that are currently available, why parasite resistance to dewormers is concerning, and current veterinarian-recommended protocols for deworming horses. -
VideosTick Safer Horses: How To Remove a Tick from Your Horse
Length 3:14Tick checks are one of the most important things you can do to remove ticks quickly from your horse. What is a tick check? Watch this video to learn more. -
VideosTick Safer Horses: How To Do a Tick Check on Your Horse
Length 5:34Tick checks are one of the most important things you can do to remove ticks quickly from your horse. What is a tick check? Watch this video to learn more.



