Powell All-Stock can be fed to all species of animals (Horses, Cows, Goats, Sheep, Deer, Donkeys, Mules, etc). It still maintains proper amounts of protein, grain, vitamins, and minerals to maintain good health. What is the best feed to feed a horse? Many pleasure and trail horses don’t need grain: Read more…
“Cow hay” is generally viewed as lower quality hay that is ideal for most beef cattle. “Dairy hay” is an extremely high protein, high energy hay suitable to support milk production in dairy animals. “Horse hay” is extremely clean, no dust or mold, hay that contains moderate levels of both Read more…
It’s generally okay for cattle and horses to eat grass together in a pasture, munch through similar, good-quality hay, and drink the same water. However, horses should not be given grain-based feeds designed for cattle. Is all stock feed OK for horses? Powell All-Stock can be fed to all species Read more…
Many growers use well-rotted horse manure. Pumpkins, like courgettes and melons, need warmth around their leaves and roots. Horse manure has an ‘open’ structure which means it warms the soil faster than richer cow or pig manure. What manure is best for pumpkins? Fertilize pumpkins once they begin to flower: Read more…
Seeds are usually a problem when they occur as a contaminant in grain (e.g. oats or soybeans). As little as 0.25 percent of a horse’s bodyweight in corn cockle seed can be toxic. 0.3 to 0.7 percent of a horse’s bodyweight in eastern black nightshade berries can be toxic and Read more…
Essential amino acids must be supplied in the diet since horses cannot produce them on their own. Guaranteed levels of amino acids indicate that quality protein levels are available for absorption. Why do horses need amino acids? Amino acids are one of the most significant pieces of the puzzle in Read more…
Horses must eat 1.5 to 3 pounds of dried or wilted maple leaves per 1,000 pounds of bodyweight to become sick. Fresh maple leaves aren’t toxic. Can you feed a horse leaves? Many horses will taste-test tree leaves from time to time, and in most instances, this snack isn’t dangerous. Read more…
However, you need to contact your veterinarian right away if your horse consumed a large portion of potatoes, especially if they were raw. If your horse is showing any signs of potato poisoning, that is even more of a reason to contact your veterinarian right away. What happens if a Read more…
Ivermectin. Ivermectin is the dewormer’s active pharmaceutical ingredient which controls the parasites. Current horse dewormers only contain a 1.87% concentration of ivermectin with the remaining 98.13% of the medication being filler. Ivermectin was introduced in the early 1980’s. What are the ingredients in horse ivermectin? For Oral Use in Horses Read more…
Can horses eat pumpkin? Horses can, do and enjoy eating pumpkin. The flesh and seeds are perfectly safe, as is that canned stuff you can buy in stores and bake into treats. Is it safe to feed a horse pumpkin? Orange pumpkins, including the seeds are safe to feed to Read more…