Vitamin K is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, meaning it can be stored up in the body. The main function of this vitamin is for blood clotting to occur, which we all know is critical to our accident-prone horses! Why Read more…
Vitamin A is synthesized in the horse’s intestine from beta-carotene, which is abundant in fresh forage, so grazing horses are usually well supplied. Freshly cut hay also contains some vitamin A, but the level declines quickly after the hay is Read more…
The requirements of dietary vitamin K are unknown, but horses are assumed to fulfill their requirements through consumption of forage, such as pasture and hay, and intestinal bacterial production. What is the main source of vitamin K? Good sources of Read more…
Most animal manures feature high levels of nitrogen, a necessary plant nutrient but one that has the potential to burn or cause excessive green growth on plants, including hydrangeas. Can I put horse manure on hydrangeas? It’s a good idea Read more…
It is not uncommon for dogs to eat horse feed and if only a small amount is eaten it shouldn’t be a problem. However, if your dog eats a large amount it can get sick, which again requires immediate veterinary Read more…
Favourite for MARES IN FOAL and stallions alike. Many herbalists highly recommend this herb to be added to the feed in small, regular doses for the benefit of both mom and baby. Is raspberry leaf safe for horses? In addition Read more…
Grow strawberries in a well-prepared strawberry bed, pot, growing bag or strawberry planter, in a sheltered spot that gets plenty of sun, for sweet, juicy fruits. Add plenty of well-rotted horse manure or garden compost to the soil before planting. Read more…
Plain oats are the most popular grain fed to horses and represent a low-potassium option. Oats are appropriate for horses that are not sensitive to starch. How do you lower potassium in a horse? Treating increased potassium levels, regardless of Read more…
Horse manure is an effective fertilizer for fruit trees, but do not use fresh manure. Fresh manure can damage your trees and even kill young saplings due to dangerously high nitrogen content at that stage. What type of manure is Read more…
Adding horse manure to your berry patch is an inexpensive, organic way to provide your berry vines with the nutrients they need. Can you put horse manure around blueberry bushes? While manure is a good slow-release nutrient source, you need Read more…