Horse Health
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By Brenda Jackson, County Extension Coordinator and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Murray County Raising a healthy foal starts with the foaling process. During and immediately after foaling are the two most critical points in that foals’ life. Start by considering the actual foaling process in stages. As the expected birth date closes in, start bringing the mare…
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By: Allison Perkins, UGA Extension, Bartow County Agent Most horse owners keep first aid and emergency kits available at home in case of emergencies. However, having a first aid kit in your trailer is just as important. Accidents can happen at any time while traveling. So, before you head off to your next horse show, trail ride,…
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By: Brenda Jackson, County Extension Coordinator and Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Murray County Tall fescue is one of the most widely grown pasture grasses in the U.S., with over a million acres grown in North Georgia alone. A bunch grass, it is the most heat tolerant of all the cool season grasses. However, that…
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Laminitis in horses is a painful and debilitating hoof condition that results from a variety of nutritional, health, and environmental factors.
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While we love the long days of summer and spending time at the barn, Georgia’s summer heat can be intense. The average heat index during the summer months is around 99.7°F, and in direct sunlight, it can feel up to 15°F hotter.
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