1. What physical signs may be noticeable from too much salt intake? Published: November 19, 2009
2. How frequently should feeds be analyzed? Published: July 27, 2009
3. Have you ever heard of "brome hay"? Is it O.K. for horses? Published: June 18, 2009
4. A pasture is being interseeded with red clover. Will this make the pasture unusable for horses, especially pregnant mares? Published: June 18, 2009
5. My horse is really old, and I am trying to put off putting him down, but his teeth are so bad I think it is too painful for him to eat. He is still at a good weight, but he winters really hard, and I can't see this being an easy one for him. Is there any type of feed that would be easier on his teeth? Published: June 18, 2009
6. How much protein do horses need, and what happens if they get too much? What exactly is crude protein? Published: June 18, 2009
7. I have a mare that has had laminitis due to getting into and eating an excessive amount of grain. We feed her two flakes of alfalfa/grass hay every morning and evening, and she was dewormed about a month ago. She is ribby and is sunk in somewhat in front of her flank area and looks as if she could put on a little weight. Can I feed her some type of grain to put on some weight since she is prone to laminitis? Published: June 18, 2009
8. I have always been under the impression johnsongrass was not suitable to feed to horses. Some of my equine friends don't agree. What are the facts? Published: June 18, 2009
9. What should I do if my mare will not eat the day after she foaled? Published: June 18, 2009
10. We are in a second year drought area. I am looking to buy rolls of hay to feed horses over the winter. I have found someone who has foxtail millet rolls at a good price. The rolls look good, and the seller says he has sold a lot to horse owners and they love it. I have never run into this type of hay before and usually try to get timothy/orchardgrass mix. Any information on foxtail millet hay fed to horses would be appreciated. Published: June 18, 2009
11. How much protein do horses need, and what happens if they get too much? Also, what exactly is "crude" protein? Published: June 09, 2009
12. I'm looking for a solution which is high in fat but low in starch. The horse is kept in a dirt lot with no grass and is outside a lot. What do you suggest? Published: June 09, 2009
13. Do you have any information on feeding corn syrup with a hay processor that holds six bales? Specifically, can you provide ideas on setting up a system, rate of feeding and effects of cold weather. Published: May 18, 2009
14. I have purchased some broken-mouth bred cows and am considering using low test weight corn to feed them over the summer and then wean the calves early. There is a lot of low test weight corn that is priced low compared to No. 2 corn. How low is too low, and what nutritional problems could arise from feeding 46-52 pounds of corn? Published: May 18, 2009
15. Can corn screenings such as bee's wings and cracked kernels be used as supplemental feed for spring calving cows and wintering bulls being fed hay? Or would it be better to mix the screenings with other products such as oats and soybeans to get more feed value? Are there any dangers to feeding only screenings? Published: May 18, 2009
16. Is it O.K. to feed horses alfalfa or grass hay that has been fertilized with a liquid fertilizer containing molybdenum? Published: March 22, 2009
17. How can I safely turn a wheat hay field into a pasture for horses? Published: March 22, 2009
18. Do broodmares need supplemental feed or vitamins before they foal? Published: March 22, 2009
19. What are some good pasture choices (grasses and legumes) for horses in Kentucky? Published: January 11, 2009
20. What is a serving size for a toddler? Published: December 17, 2008
21. Do you have information on cow/calf pairs grazing cornstalks? Is there a ratio for the number of head and how many days they can be left on a certain number of acres? Published: November 14, 2008
22. What by-products are produced in the production of biodiesel? Can they be fed to cattle? Published: November 10, 2008
23. We have oat bales that tested 1,409 ppm nitrate nitrogen concentration. I understand 1,400 to 2,100 ppm nitrate-nitrogen marginal. Is our 1,409 a need for concern? Published: November 10, 2008
24. How much dry distillers' grains can be fed to feedlot beef cattle? Published: November 07, 2008
25. How can I prevent grass tetany (Hypomagnesemia) from affecting my herd? Published: November 03, 2008
26. How can I prevent grain overload in my cattle? Published: November 03, 2008
27. We have wheat that is infected with scab (Fusarium Head Blight), and a test revealed that it contained 7 ppm vomitoxin. If we had the wheat cleaned, and 15 percent was removed, how can we determine a safe level to feed to beef cattle? Published: October 31, 2008
28. Does it pay to pellet beef cattle rations? Published: October 31, 2008
29. Do I need to feed a protein supplement to my cattle in addition to alfalfa hay this winter? Published: October 30, 2008
30. What is UIP? Published: October 30, 2008

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