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A large infestation of lice in cattle can be very harmful to the animals’ health as well as detrimental to a herd’s productivity. In fact, lice can cause extreme irritation, decreased milk production, appetite and feed conversion as…

Ulcers are a very common health issues in horses therefore, it is important that necessary management practices are established in order to reduce the likelihood of the development of ulcers. For information on common causes of equine ulcers…

It is very common for horses and foals to have stomach ulcers. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 50% of foals and 33% of adult horses that are confined in stalls have mild ulcers, with up to…

The results are in…Barn Fresh Plus provides more coverage per bag and absorbs more than three times the amount of liquid than Limestone (Ca). When analyzing remaining airborne ammonia, Barn Fresh Plus outperforms both Limestone (Ca) and Hydrated…

Thrush is a bacterial infection of the spongy, triangular shaped part of a horses hoof called the frog. Thrush can cause great pain to a horse and, if left untreated, can lead to lameness. Other signs of thrush…

Knowing your horse’s weight can be very useful for many purposes including calculating feed rations and knowing how much of a de-wormer to administer. It is not always easy to find a scale that will accommodate the weight…

Farmlands across North America are dotted with red barns. For many years red has been the cliché color for a barn. But why? What created this tradition of the red barn? Red has been adopted as the color…

Declining bee populations have recently been linked to the use of chemical insecticides. In fact, studies have shown that insecticides such as imidacloprid and thiamethoxam negatively effect a bee colony’s ability to reproduce as well as the bees’…

It’s camping season and what’s more fun than camping and riding! Get planning with these helpful hints! Where to find a campsite When looking for a campsite, check with Federal and state agencies, as they have millions of…

When your horse is bitten by a snake it is important to know what to do in order to be able to act quickly. Here is some important information that you need to know. Snake bites most often…

Who knew that goats were such interesting animals? Check out these interesting facts about goats. Did you know… Goats were the first animals to be tamed by humans. Humans began herding goats approximately 9000 years ago. Goats are…

There are many differences between llamas and alpacas, with their physical appearances being the most obvious. Here are some of the main differences that exist between llamas and alpacas. A llama is approximately twice the size of an…