Karen Wucher

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Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and...

When a mare foals, her daily nutrient requirements increase significantly, nearly double that of early gestation. These nutrient needs...

In the past several years, multiple sources have recommended yeast products for inclusion in equine diets for many purposes,...

Heat and humidity put an added burden on horses during training, showing and hauling. Horses are actually better equipped to...

Spring has officially sprung! Remember that sudden forage changes in your horse’s diet may trigger digestive issues. Feed hay immediately...

Cold winds and changing winter weather may not seem like contributing factors for equine colic. However, these conditions can foster...

Cold weather presents horses with some specific nutritional and management demands. As winter arrives, it is a good idea to...

Now that winter is approaching and the temperature is dropping, horse owners need to consider how to winterize their horses....

Nutritive value key to overall efficiency for beef cattle intake COLLEGE STATION – An inexpensive hay test can offer the...

Autumn is a good time to make sure everything in is in tiptop shape for the cold weather that’s just...

By: Kathleen Phillips COLLEGE STATION – Saving valuable landscapes – even successfully adding some new plants – depends on the...

People often want to feed deer what is handy, which might be sheep, goat, dairy, or even horse feeds. The...