Horses
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If you regularly haul horses, there are several things you can do to preserve the long-term health of your horses and make it a safe and pleasant journey.
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From the horse’s mouth: Written agreements for your ranch’s equine enterprise
Horses continue to be a part of daily operations as well as an additional source of income. While many horse-related transactions are often bound by a “handshake deal,” failing to adequately document the relative rights and responsibilities of those involved can lead to costly legal disputes.
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Detecting and treating colic in horses
Colic can be a serious problem for horses, but with good on-farm management and a good relationship with your vet, you can reduce risk and get a jump-start on treatment.
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Signs and prevention of heat stress in cattle, horses and dogs
Animal handlers and owners should be vigilant in watching for and preventing heat stress in their livestock and pets as temperatures spike in the summer months.
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Help nix the culex mosquito that transmits 3 of 5 core equine diseases, and more
Help prevent mosquitoes from spreading disease to horses, livestock and humans through physical deterrents and appropriate vaccinations.
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Rotational deworming for horses: Its risk today, and how to spur change
Rotational deworming can do more harm than good, and discussions on continuing the practice should be approached with care and consideration.
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Horsemanship and safety in the feedyard
Maintaining safety when working cattle in a feedyard requires pen riders to understand cattle behavior and horse footing conditions. Feedyard managers must know the abilities of horse and rider and should provide necessary training when needed.
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7 nutrition facts to help horses weather the winter
Cold temperatures mean higher nutrition needs for horses; take care to provide the best solution to increased nutrition requirements.
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The horse market explosion
The ranch horse market is exploding in population and prices paid by buyers. Cattle operations can sell horses as additional income, but it takes skill sets such as managerial accounting and marketing to be successful.
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