NC Horse Blog

Courtesy of: Nettie R. Liburt, MS, Animal Science Doctoral Student  and  Carey Williams, Ph.D., Extension Specialist in Equine Management As...

With the brisk temperatures and frequent fluctuations of our North Carolina winter weather, it is always good to remember...

 Managing horse manure can seem like a burden especially in the winter months. But, that manure is a valuable resource for your farm. You ca...

  Since pasture and hay are the wealth of a horse’s diet, it’s safe to say that forage management is critical to ensure a horse’s nutritio...

Purchasing hay to feed is costly so why not protect that investment?   Proper hay storage does come with a price tag but will save you money...

What is on your fall and winter preparation list for your horse? Stockpiling hay? Establishing winter forages in your pastures? Getting blan...

 This blog has covered hay testing and analysis in past posts, but this week I wanted to talk specifically about nitrate toxicity. In my cou...