1. Can the nutrient concentration of manure change during the year? Published: January 19, 2008
2. How can I prevent leaching of nitrate into groundwater from manure applications? Published: January 19, 2008
3. is there required software (or other tools) to complete a Comprehensive Nutrient Mangement Plan (CNMP) or Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)? Published: January 19, 2008
4. Can pastured animals have access to streams and wetlands? Published: January 17, 2008
5. When a horse has EPM, can it lose range of muscle movement in the hind end? In this case, the animal appears to have a shortened forward reach with the hind end with a diagonal step. Published: January 17, 2008
6. How do I obtain a livestock brand in Wyoming? Published: January 15, 2008
7. What is the proper amount/ration of alfalfa cubes to feed to a weanling? Published: January 14, 2008
8. How frequently should a horse's hooves be trimmed and what else should I be concerned with to have strong healthy hooves? Published: January 11, 2008
9. What is Equine Strangles? Published: January 09, 2008
10. I am raising minis, who would I contact to receive or ask info? Published: January 09, 2008
11. Can we spread chicken litter onto our horse pastures? Published: January 09, 2008
12. When horses are on a diet can they be fed carrots? Published: January 09, 2008
13. How do I pick the correct horse for me? Published: January 09, 2008
14. Our four year old mare constantly jumps out of her 20 acre pasture which she shares with three geldings. The fencing is 4 feet high in most areas but she has also jumped over the areas which are five feet. Would a martingale type of strap work to keep her from jumping over the pasture fence? How can I keep her in the pasture? The pasture itself is in good shape with lush grass. Published: January 09, 2008
15. Why do my draft horses trip and stumble? Published: January 09, 2008
16. What is the best way to catch and halter a horse in the pasture? Published: January 09, 2008
17. My big bodied gelding was diagnosed to have heaves last year but the veterinarian who issued a second opinion vet said he had a respiratory problem. The horse is on pasture & I don't live close so it's hard to control his food intake. Is heaves hereditary because his mother has it? What is the likelihood that he has heaves? Published: January 09, 2008
18. We are living in Southern Turkey in the Antalya region which has a semi-tropical climate. We are about to start growing alfalfa for our horses and would also like to grow paddock grass. The soil is a sand/lime mix, rich in calcium. Which kind of grass seeds do you recommend for horse pasture in our region? Published: January 09, 2008
19. I have two overweight donkeys. I restrict their feed (no grain, only minimal hay) and restrict their access to grass (a couple of hours/day). They are outside day and night, I take them on walks in the hills on the weekends for exercise. Short of starving them I'm not sure that I can restrict their diet to less than they are getting now. One has a cresty neck and fat deposits on his back. There are now many supplements on the market (mostly with Mg) that claim to "help metabolism" and reduce crestiness. Are these worth trying? Published: January 09, 2008
20. Are newspapers safe to use as bedding for horses? Published: January 09, 2008
21. I have a pony with COPD. I have the aero-mask and administer an inhaler to her through it. The inhaler costs $50 per month and doesn't seem to be that effective. My vet suggested other inhalers but they are much more expensive. Can you suggest any medicine that might be effective but easier on the pocketbook? I also give her 2cc's of steroids in her feed every 3rd day but I'm concerned about continuing that because she has had a bad reaction to it (founder, loss of appetite). Published: January 09, 2008
22. What does it take to correct wry nose and how expensive is it? Published: January 09, 2008
23. What is the exact care for ear mites? My horse has sores in his ears that I first believed to be bites from horse flies but they are getting increasingly worse day by day. What would you recommend for the treatment of this condition? Published: January 09, 2008
24. I have a 4 yr. old Palomino/dun mix horse. She is about 14 1/2 hands tall. And she is kind of skinny. She eats grass and hay all day long and has her shots/dewormer. How do I get her to gain a little weight? Published: January 09, 2008
25. How do I select a horse for pleasure and trail riding? Published: January 09, 2008
26. If indicators for pathogenic organisms are identified in irrigation water used for food crops, like spinach, should these waters be treated before application, and if treatment should be done, what methods would be effective? Published: January 08, 2008
27. How should I revise my nutrient plan if I have applied manure to a crop that I don’t harvest? Published: January 08, 2008
28. Is there a correlation between ambient temperature and risk to pathogen exposure in manure application? Published: January 08, 2008
29. Biosolids (sewage sludge) regulations include pathogen reduction-elimination technology requirements (for example, composting). Please recommend pathogen elimination or reduction technologies for animal manure (especially manure from CAFOs) as a regulatory requirement. Would that significantly reduce or eliminate the threat from manure-borne pathogens? Published: January 08, 2008
30. By what factor does composting manure reduce the pathogens present? Published: January 08, 2008

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