Horses will usually avoid toxic plants, but if they are hungry, bored or curious enough, they might be willing to try something new. Good pasture management, including regular mowing and smart planting, along with common sense can eliminate many potential hazards. Plenty of good forage will help deter a horse from sampling toxic plants, chewing [...]
Basics of the Equine Heart Nettie R. Liburt, MS, PhD Equine Specialist, Kent Nutrition Group The cardiovascular system is a dynamic one, designed to transport water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, energy fuels, electrolytes, hormones and other metabolic products throughout the body [1]. At the center of the system is a muscular pump known as the heart. [...]
Equine Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) is an inherited muscle disorder characterized by abnormal muscle movement or activity. The disorder is found primarily in Quarter Horses with a genetic link to the stallion ‘Impressive’. Impressive was used extensively as a sire in many breeding programs for over 25 years, leaving many descendants potentially affected with HYPP. [...]
Article originally appeared in Quail Forever magazine. The e-collar is a useful and powerful tool that can greatly extend your reach as a trainer. When used correctly, an e-collar can be a great aid in the training and control of your hunting spaniel. Incorrect use, though, can do more harm to your dog than you [...]
Winterizing Your Horse As the leaves turn color and autumn heads towards winter, now is a good time to make a list of things to do to properly winterize your horse. Float teeth Body score Pregnancy check Insulate water tank Test forage Provide shelter Check blankets Provide [...]
Styling a horse’s mane and tail is fun and a great way to spend quality time with your horse. But did you know that you can tie a ribbon to your horse’s tail for safety reasons? Following are some universal color guides that you can apply when you hit the trail. A Red Ribbon in [...]
Research data from the Kent Nutrition Group’s (KNG) Product Development Center (PDC), as well as field trials, have shown that calves exposed to stress situations benefited from the intake of KNG’s BoVantage product. Intakes are stimulated and average daily gains enhanced, as well as morbidity and mortality decreases. Having established BoVantage firmly in the receiving [...]
We have generally recommended a particle size of 750 to 850 microns in growing-finishing diets. Compared to a coarse grind (i.e., 1000 to 1200 microns), the finer grinds do require checking feeders more often because there can be some bridging of feed in the feeders. Is it worth taking a little time each day to [...]
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