Unlike some mammals, like dogs and cats, horses do not bleed from their vulva when they are in heat. Most signs of a mare in heat are behavioral. Do horses have bloody periods? Vaginal bleeding in mares (not after foaling) is uncommon and usually relates to trauma, such as a Read more…
Fresh horse manure often contains lots of weed seeds. Salts in fresh manure also tend to be high — especially in chicken, turkey, or other poultry manure. To avoid salt damage, wait 3 to 4 weeks after application before planting anything in the area. Can you put horse manure straight Read more…
You can also make money claiming racehorses. In a claiming race, all the competitors are available for a set price. Sometimes you can find a horse dropped down in class so it can win a race. These are opportunities for a savvy person to get a horse already racing for Read more…
Horses are tangible assets and can be depreciated unless they are inventory, meaning if your business is buying and selling horses and not breeding or racing them then they are inventory and thus not depreciable. Can a horse be an asset? For the racehorse owner, the horse is considered an Read more…
Getting pleasure out of owning or being involved with horses is common and acceptable, as long as the IRS doesn’t perceive your business as purely recreational. If the agency decides that your horse activities are a hobby, it recalculates your tax liability. What business can you do with horses? From Read more…
Unlike with dogs, there is no legal requirement for horse owners to clean up their animals’ mess; however section 161 of the Highways Act 1980, makes it an offence to deposit anything whatsoever on a highway which may injure or endanger other road users. Should you pick up horse manure? Read more…
If your dog has eaten horse manure and begins to show symptoms of ivermectin toxicity, they should be seen by a vet immediately. Without prompt veterinary attention, ivermectin poisoning can be fatal. Can dogs eat horse manure? Horse manure may contain Ivermectin, which means that if your dog eats it Read more…
A: Dogs may eat horse manure because the horse’s poop may contain undigested corn, which may appeal to dogs. A: Dogs may also eat horse manure because it has proteins or simply because they like the taste of feces. Is it OK for my dog to eat horse poop? Many Read more…
While compost management does require a time commitment, it provides you with a free source of a valuable soil amendment for your pastures, garden, or yard. Compost also saves you money—over the course of a year the manure one horse produces is worth $300 to $500 in compost value. What Read more…
For best results, horse manure should be given to nitrogen-hungry plants such as corn, potatoes, garlic, and lettuce and it can also be fantastic for boosting your grass lawn. However steer clear of adding horse manure to flowering and fruiting plants such as tomatoes, and peppers. Which manure is best Read more…