Equine
Feeding the Performance Horse
What makes a horse a performance horse? Performance is “loosely” defined as any form of work or forced physical activity.
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Equine
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM): What should I feed?
Polysaccharide storage myopathy is a muscle disease that occurs primarily in horses with Quarter Horse bloodlines such as Quarter Horses, Paint Horses and Appaloosas. Polysaccharide storage myopathy also occurs in other breeds including Drafts, Draft crossbreeds, and Warmbloods.
Equine
Feeding Donkeys and Mules
Mules & donkeys are members of the equine family along with horses, ponies, and zebras. Most people think you can feed them a diet similar to horses but in lower quantity. Donkeys however have unique evolutionary traits that make them anatomically and behaviorally distinct. Donkeys are highly adaptable feeders that
Dairy Farm Feature
Focusing on profitability despite low milk prices
Daily financial monitoring gives Kelly Farms a competitive advantage After several years of below average milk prices, and an even bigger drop in the first quarter of 2018, many farmers are beginning to watch every penny. However, this level of monitoring is business as usual for Allen and Mary Kelly
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Adams New York Dairy Farm Wins Dairying for Tomorrow Award
At Butterville Farms, healthy and comfortable cows are the top priority. For twelve hours a day, cows relax, lying on foam mattresses bedded heavily with recycled paper. There is fresh food available 24 hours a day, and cows take turns eating their fill. Three times a day, each cow is
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Three Generations Working Together to Produce Safe and Healthy Milk
Gervais Family Farms has been producing high quality milk for decades, and they recently became a pioneer in a new program aimed to ensure that all of their farm’s milk and meat is safe. The below was written by Kati Lawyer-Hale, a partner at Gervais Family Farms, about the
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Robotic Milking: A Clear Advantage at Barnes Black and White Farm
Change is never easy, and the shift from conventional milking in a parlor to robotic milking is anything but simple. However, for Dan Barnes of Barnes Black and White Farm in Shoreham, Vermont, the addition of robotic milking to his dairy operation has come with big rewards. Barnes Black and
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Farm Feature: Small details lead to big success at Dimock Farms
As margins grow tighter, simply following major management recommendations isn't always enough for a dairy farm to stay competitive. That’s why every detail is a big deal at Dimock Farms in Peru, New York. Dimock Farms was founded in 1971 by Don and Martha Dimock. Today, Don
Equine
Feeding the Lactating Mare
The lactating mare has the highest nutrient requirements of any horse on the farm. To produce milk and to repair the reproductive tract in preparation for future pregnancy, the mare requires substantial amounts of energy, protein, calcium and phosphorus. To maintain both adequate milk production and body condition, lactating mares
Equine
Feeding Growing Horses
Few topics in equine nutrition stir more controversy than feeding the growing horse. Many factors add to the confusion of providing nutrition throughout these critical stages of life. For example, growing horses may have different commercial endpoints. Some will be shown in halter futurities where maximum growth and condition are
Equine
Feeding for Coat Health
Everyone wants to see their horses with a sleek, glowing coat; the quality of a horse’s hair coat is directly related to his overall health. Providing the horse with plenty of roughage and a balanced diet along with an effective parasite control regime and sufficient exercise and grooming is
Equine
Feeding the Senior Horse
It is estimated that nearly 20% of the United States horse population is 15 years old or older. It is not uncommon to hear of individual horses that may be in their upper 20’s or early 30’s. Why are horses living so long? Several potential reasons exist including