Caring for the Older Horse

Advances in nutrition, management and health care are helping, horses are living longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s. While genetics play a role in determining life span, you too, can have an impact. You may think that turning your old-timer out to […]

Raising Pre-Weaned Calves

Raising Pre-Weaned Calves Adapted from Dr. Sheila McGuirk’s 5Cs of calf raising Colostrum • Calves need 1 gallon (4 quarts) of fresh, clean colostrum within 6 hours of birth. • If the dam’s colostrum is not available, a colostrum REPLACER can be used. A replacer with at least 100g IgG is the minimum recommended. 150-200g IgG […]

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