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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. -
ArticlesLandscaping with Native Plants on Horse Farms
Learn why native plants are great for landscaping and which plants are non-toxic to horses. -
ArticlesWhat to Do If Your Pastures Don't Come Back in the Spring
After a hot and droughty summer and fall, you may need to determine whether your pastures need some extra management to return to productivity. -
ArticlesFoaling Season: Tips for Delivery
This article covers the foaling process, from preparing for the foal to a few days after its arrival. -
ArticlesManure Storage on Horse Farms
Manure management is a difficult but critical part of managing any horse property. -
ArticlesTransitioning Horses to Spring Grazing
Horses that were not on pasture during the winter should be transitioned gradually to lush spring pastures. -
ArticlesPre, Pro, and Postbiotics: Supplementing the Gut Microbiome
Prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic supplements can keep your horse’s gut healthy and may promote positive impacts throughout the body. -
ArticlesUsing Nutrition to Manage and Prevent Stomach Ulcers in Horses
While medication is available to treat horses actively suffering from stomach ulcers, nutritional changes in the diet can help prevent future ulcers. -
ArticlesCharacterizing the Exercise Workloads and Energy Needs of Horses
Accurately characterizing a horse's workload is important for balancing their diet and maintaining horse health. -
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Equine Diseases, Vaccines, and Prevention
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Dec 11, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedLearn about essential equine vaccines, common diseases they prevent, and biosecurity measures in this free one-hour webinar. Ensure your horse's health with expert insights and practical tips. -
ArticlesUsing Herbicides on Horse Farms
Herbicides are a useful tool to control weeds, but there's a lot you need to know before picking up the sprayer. This article provides an overview of the basics of herbicide use in pastures. -
ArticlesProtein in the Horse Diet
This article is a short summary about protein requirements for the horse. -
ArticlesLong Ear Nutrition: Donkey Edition
While donkeys and horses are both equines, donkeys require a different diet to keep them at a healthy weight and avoid health problems. -
ArticlesProtección del Ganado contra las Garrapatas en Pensilvania
En Pensilvania, se pueden encontrar varias especies de garrapatas en el ganado y los caballos, especialmente en aquellos animales que pasan tiempo en los pastos. -
ArticlesWhole-Farm Management Strategies for Equine Internal Parasites
It is best to use multiple management techniques when trying to control internal parasite populations on your horse farm. This can include pasture and facility management and dewormer treatments. -
VideosFly Control on Equine Farms
Flies are a nuisance on equine facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively. -
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Protecting Water Quality On and Around Horse Farms
When Watch NowLength 1 hourRecorded Jun 20, 2024Event Format On-Demand | RecordedDiscover how horse farms pollute water: runoff carries manure, chemicals, and sediment, harming streams. Apply best practices and follow Pennsylvania regulations. -
NewsUpdated Parasite Guidelines for Horses Released by AAEP
Date Posted 7/11/2024The AAEP has released updated guidelines for managing internal parasites (strongyles, ascarids, etc.) for horses. -
ArticlesEvaluating and Managing the Risk of Tall Fescue Toxicosis to Broodmares
Tall fescue grass can contain toxins that cause reproductive problems in late-term broodmares. Learn about the risks of grazing pregnant mares on tall fescue and what you can do to reduce the risk of health problems. -
ArticlesTrees in Horse Pastures
While trees provide a good source of shade in pastures, they can have several drawbacks as well. -
ArticlesColic: What are the Signs and How to Manage?
This article will review colic signs, normal equine vitals, types of colic, risks and prevention, and emergency planning.



