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Colic in Horses
Ask most horse owners, and their number one fear for their horses is colic. To reduce colic we must first understand all the contributing factors that have a role in causing colic. The shame of it is that there are many factors that cause colic and they are mostly due to man’s mismanagement of horses. Horses evolved in Asia and the Middle East in an arid environment. They were designed to be foragers as they are a hindgut herbivore. Due to their evolution in this environment, horses were forced to forage large areas (up to 20 miles per day) in...
Should I be Worried About a High Protein Feed?
All horses require adequate amounts of protein containing specific amino acids. In this post, we'll explain what that means and how to balance your horse's total protein intake.
Egg Binding: What It Is and How to Prevent and Treat It
Egg binding is a common problem. But just what is this condition, and how can you prevent it? We'll break that down in this post.
A Primer on Good Pasture Management
Proper pasture management can help your land efficiently meet your animals' forage and exercise needs. In this post, we'll explore the basics of what that means.
Cold Weather Safety
Winters tend to be pretty mild here in central Texas, but we still need to think about cold-weather precautions for our pets. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as the weather starts to change.