Current Issue

In this issue:Penn State AG Progress Days Aug. 14-16, 2012, Farrier Clinic, Health Alerts, Vaccinate Your Horses, Manure Management Plan, Introducing Horse to Pasture, Removing Horses from Pasture When Spraying, Grazing Systems, PSU Equine Events

Penn State Ag Progress Days Equine Program to be held August 14-16, 2012 in Rock Springs, PA

Ag Progress Days (APD), Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition, will return for its annual three-day run, Aug. 14-16, 2012.

Farrier Clinic: Shoeing at PA Livestock Evaluation Center

On Saturday May 18, Penn State Equine Extension and the Pennsylvania Professional Farriers Association will be hosting an event to educate farriers, veterinarians and horse owners.

Health Alerts

Reminder Vaccinate Your Horses

Now is the time of year to think about vaccinating our horse. Horses should to be inoculated every year for West Nile, Tetanus, Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis, Eastern and Western Encephalitis.

Should horses be removed from a pasture when spraying for weeds and, if so, how long to keep them off the pasture?

Your Farm Needs to Have a Manure Management Plan

All livestock operations, including those that have horses, are required to have either a nutrient management plan or a manure management plan for their farm.

Introducing Horses to Spring Growing Pastures

Horse owners are anticipating the joy of realizing that the long harsh winter is gradually changing into the pleasures of spring.

Grazing Systems for Horses

Pasturing horses and other livestock is the most economical and easiest way to feed.

Toxic Weed:Hemlock (Conium maculatum)

PSU Equine Events