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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.

Learn about the implementation, challenges, and results of adopting environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) on equine farms.

Learn to identify and manage pasture weeds with effective cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods, including essential tips for safe herbicide use.

This video provides an overview of the approved methods of animal disposal in Pennsylvania, along with best management practices for each method.

As the weather warms up and the humidity climbs, it is important to think about how to keep our horses comfortable in the summer.

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.

Find a horse hay producer in or near your Pennsylvania county.

The use of hay feeders can help reduce the amount of hay wasted and save money.

This invasive weed is taking over Pennsylvania pastures. Learn how to control it.

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.

Tick 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.

Tick 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.

Learn why native plants are great for landscaping and which plants are non-toxic to horses.

After a hot and droughty summer and fall, you may need to determine whether your pastures need some extra management to return to productivity.

This article covers the foaling process, from preparing for the foal to a few days after its arrival.

Manure management is a difficult but critical part of managing any horse property.

Horses that were not on pasture during the winter should be transitioned gradually to lush spring pastures.

Prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic supplements can keep your horse’s gut healthy and may promote positive impacts throughout the body.

While medication is available to treat horses actively suffering from stomach ulcers, nutritional changes in the diet can help prevent future ulcers.

Accurately characterizing a horse's workload is important for balancing their diet and maintaining horse health.

Learn 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.

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.

This article is a short summary about protein requirements for the horse.

While donkeys and horses are both equines, donkeys require a different diet to keep them at a healthy weight and avoid health problems.

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.