Entries from March 2012

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Are Sugars, Starches and Grains “Evil” in Horse Diet

Have you ever watched a pendulum swing? It swings way to the right, and then goes back to center. Then it swings way to the left, then returns to center ...

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Formulating Horse Feeds

When choosing a horse feed, looking at the guaranteed analysis can help you determine if the nutritional content of that feed is appropriate for the age and activity level of ...

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Keep the Butterflies’ Buffet Stocked

A Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on a Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Be a gracious host by planting these spring annuals now. This time of year is frustrating f ...

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Extreme Weather Conditions and Reduced Production May Affect Hay Quality, Availability and Price

Unfavorable weather conditions last fall and winter meant more hay was fed than normal causing last year’s hay supplies to be running short.  Unprecedented weather extremes through the spring a ...