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Forage and Pastures


A camel is a horse designed by a committee

~Sir Alec Issigonis


Information of horse grazing and pasture care.

*This information is provided as a public service, it cannot be guaranteed that the information is current or accurate. Readers should verify the information before acting on it.*



» Pasture Management Considerations
By Lori K. Warren, PhD, PAS | Published 02/6/2006 | Forage and Pastures | Unrated  | printer version

Drought results in poor growing conditions for pastures, hay and grain crops. As a result, pastures often become overgrazed and feed prices skyrocket.

A drought can definitely affect your feeding and management choices. The following are some management and feeding guidelines to help get you and your horses through a dry spell.


» Dangerous Pasture and Hay Crops
By Pam Hunter | Published 02/3/2006 | Forage and Pastures | Rating:  | printer version

What you should know about what your pastured animals eat everyday! Things you should know about the grasses and plants in your pasture.


» Manure Management

Carefully-collected animal manure was once the main source of nutrients for crop production. Today, horse owners with one or more animals often don't have enough land for crop production to use the manure their animals produce. Some municipalities require daily or weekly manure removal. Consequently, this valuable by-product is often considered waste or, at best, a disposal nuisance.