
Cold Air Affects The Respiratory System’s Defenses Against Illness
The nasal passage and trachea are the first and second lines of defense against irritants, dust and mold particles. Cold air dries ...

A Horse’s Winter Coat – Keeping Warm In Winter
If left to grow, is a healthy natural winter coat enough to keep your horse warm over winter? The short answer is ...

Vitamin Loss In Cured Hay
Hay is valuable for its protein, mineral, and vitamin content. Vitamin A, however, loses 50%- 80% of its value in the first ...

Managing Pastures In Fall for Spring Growth
As temperatures drop and we move into late fall and early winter, it is essential to support your pasture for robust growth ...

Pyrocatechines: Red Horse Urine In Snow
RED SNOW: If you see red urine spots in the snow (or fresh shavings), don’t panic. Normal horse urine contains plant metabolites ...

Winterizing Your Horse
Winterizing your horse for the cold winter months will help ensure they stay healthy throughout a stressful winter season. The doctors at ...

5 Tip For Winterizing Your Horses
As the days get shorter and temperatures plummet, it’s time to turn your attention to winterizing your horses for the cold season ...

Tips for Winter Hoof Care
Many know the saying “No foot, no horse.” Therefore, it is essential that you take extra precautions to ensure your horse’s feet ...

When To Blanket Your Horse
Almost never is there a genuine need for a horse in Missouri to wear a blanket. Horses are well-equipped to handle cold ...

Christmas Wreath – Poisonous To Your Horse
Yes branch with red berries in autumn This beautiful but deadly plant is the Japanese Yew. The needles and seeds from the ...