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Tips for Rotating Pastures

Rotational grazing can provide pastures with higher yields and more efficient utilization of your forage resources.  Here are some quick...

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Deer and Protein

There is considerable controversy regarding the percentage of dietary protein that deer should have. Many people believe that deer cannot...

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Fleas and Pets

The flea is a hardy insect with a lifespan of six to 12 months. During that time, a pair of...

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The Tying Up Syndrome

The term exertional rhabdomyolysis is the scientific description for tying-up, and simple means muscle cell death from exertion. First identified...

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Feeding A Lactating Mare

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

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