Refresh Your Flock

March 31, 2025

Proper nutrition for a lactating broodmare is crucial for her health and the well-being of her foal. The correct diet directly impacts the mare’s ability to produce milk, ensuring the foal receives the vital nutrients necessary for growth and development. This article explores key nutritional factors, including the differences in dietary needs during early and late lactation, and how to develop a...

March 20, 2025

The goal of any equine breeding program is to produce strong, sound foals. To do this, there are several factors involved including genetics, environment and nutrition. Nutrition is a critical piece of any successful breeding operation. Mare owners spend thousands of dollars on stud fees and shell out hundreds of dollars in veterinary care to prepare their broodmares for breeding and foaling....

March 10, 2025

The popularity of raising chickens in the backyard as a potential source of healthy, fresh eggs and meat is soaring in the United States. To properly house chickens in a backyard environment, the birds need a safe area to roost, lay eggs and get out of poor weather. This safe area is typically a chicken coop or chicken house. Since the coop is a semi-confined space, the environment within the coop...