Change for the sake of change is not usually recommended for horse diets. There are occasions where diets should be reexamined and a change in feed may be warranted writes Christine Barakat. She shares these four times*: Change of life stage Change of activity level Change in geographic location Change in health status *We would add change in water sources as a … [Read more...]
Protect horses from mosquitoes and biting flies
No single insect control strategy cures all the pest problems on a horse property, says Nancy S. Loving, DVM. It takes a compilation of approaches to keep horses bothered as little as possible during insect season. She presents a variety of pest control options from fans to parasitoids to Muscovy ducks. Environmental management is essential to reduce insect population … [Read more...]