Equine Dentition: The Importance of Dental Care for Your Horse

Jan 1, 2025 | Equine

January and February are the perfect time to focus on your horse’s dental health! Routine dental care is a cornerstone of maintaining your horse’s comfort, health, and performance. Poor dental health can lead to problems like pain, reduced feed intake, and weight...

Preparing Sheep and Goats for Breeding Season

Dec 15, 2024 | Small Ruminant & Camelids

A successful breeding season for sheep and goats begins long before introducing rams and bucks to ewes and does. Proper preparation ensures healthy pregnancies, high conception rates, and robust lambs and kids. A key component of preparation includes focusing on...

Protect Your Horse from Potomac Horse Fever: What You Need to Know

Oct 10, 2024 | Equine

Potomac horse fever (PHF) has made a significant comeback in recent years, catching many horse owners off guard. Once thought to be a regional issue when it was first discovered in 1979 near the Potomac River in the eastern United States, PHF is now appearing in...

Safe and Efficient Handling Facilities for Cattle, Swine, and Small Ruminants

Aug 10, 2024 | Cattle, Equine, Small Ruminant & Camelids, Swine

Ensuring the safety and well-being of your livestock starts with having proper restraint and handling facilities. These facilities not only make it easier to manage your animals but also contribute significantly to their welfare and the safety of handlers. In this...

Showtime! How to Get Your Farm Animals Fair-Ready

Jun 25, 2024 | Seasonal Information

Preparing animals for the state fair is an exciting and rewarding experience for young farmers and 4-H members. Ensuring that your livestock are in top condition not only showcases your hard work but also promotes animal health and safety. Check out Tri-State’s...