Allergy Season: Providing Horses Relief
With constant sneezing, itchiness, watery eyes, runny noses, and other symptoms, allergy season can be miserable. But what about horses with allergies? Our...
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Storm Preparation Tips for Horse & Cattle Owners
Properly caring for horses or livestock during a threatening storm requires careful planning and preparation. No one is immune to disaster and that’s why we...
Why Nutrition Is Important for Healthy Skin and Coat
Every pet owner understands the importance of a proper diet to provide their pet the best nutrition for strong bones and muscles, healthy joints, abundant...
How to Control Flies on the Farm
Fly control is an important topic around many farms. They may be small, but flies are a big problem if not addressed properly through a combination of farm...
Cool Pet Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
Summer is a great time to enjoy all sorts of outdoor fun, but when temperatures rise too high, conditions can become uncomfortable and even dangerous for pets....
Tips for Controlling Flies in Feed Lots and Pastures
Warmer weather almost always guarantees an increase in the number of flies that can adversely affect cattle performance and health. Here are some quick tips to...
Tips To Prevent Barn Flies
With summertime in full swing, it means there are longer days and more time you can spend outside with your barn animals. However, summertime and warm weather...
Tips on Bottle Feeding Calves, Lambs and Goats
No matter what type of livestock you raise, bottle feeding hungry youngsters is occasionally necessary. It doesn't have to be a hassle, however, and there are...
Feeding Your Horse Treats
While feeding your horse treats can be something fun that both of you enjoy, there are a few things to know about it first. Here are some tips on giving your...
Tips on Rooster Care
A rooster can be a valuable and even an essential addition to your poultry flock, but you need to be prepared to meet these birds’ unique needs. Understanding...
Tips to Boost Goat Parasite Control
Goats can be profitable additions to any farm or urban homestead, but parasites can dramatically reduce any goat’s productivity. Fortunately, there are many...
Warm Up With these Fun and Easy Winter Cocktails that are Perfect for this Holiday Season
A good way to stay busy during the cold season is gathering with friends and family. What better way to lift your spirits than getting together with people you...
Your Aging Horse: Winter Horse Care
Winter can be a stressful season even for a horse in its prime. Older horses are even more vulnerable and need some special care considerations to stay healthy...
Winterize Your Chicken Coop
Winter can be a stressful, even dangerous, season for chickens. If you take the proper steps to winterize your chicken coop, however, you can provide safe,...
How to Build a Chicken Coop
Chickens can be a valuable addition to any urban homestead, hobby farm, or budget-friendly household. But to keep chickens safe and comfortable, a coop is...
Finding Ticks on Your Dog – 5 Places to Look
Ticks can be persistent pests, and because they can transmit diseases to pets and pet owners alike, it is important to know where to look for ticks on your dog...
Halloween Pet Dangers
Halloween is a season when it’s fun to be scared, but there is nothing fun about the serious dangers Halloween can present to pets. Being aware of Halloween...
October Garden Ideas
Fall is in full force in October, and it is a great month to be active in the garden. From wrapping up the last harvests to winterizing the garden to awesome...
Bird Feeding Tips for Fall
As the last heat wave of summer fades, bird feeders are disappearing from backyards. Most bird lovers assume that as the weather cools and mass migration...
Why Is My Dog Not Eating?
There can be many reasons why a dog’s appetite may change, but if your dog is not eating at all, a closer look at the animal’s diet and health may be necessary...
Weaning a Calf
Weaning a calf can be a delicate decision and should be made with several considerations in mind. When it is time for weaning, proper nutrition and a gentle...
Tips On Fly Control For Your Cattle
Every year spring brings new beginnings. The sun shines, livestock begin to breed, and the grass begins to turn green again. With all that beauty also comes...
General Fly Control for Property, Yards and Farm
Flies can be more than just a nuisance, they can actually be dangerous to you, your animals, your garden and your crops. There are dozens of types of flies...
Pregnant Mare Problems
Pregnancy is a delicate condition for any animal, including horses. Being aware of the most common pregnant mare problems can help you stay alert to the health...
Does Your Horse Need Pre- and Probiotics in Their Feed?
Prebiotics and probiotics are buzzwords in different diet plans and can help restore gut and digestive health. But are they necessary for your horse? Learn...