1. Have you ever heard of "brome hay"? Is it O.K. for horses? Published: June 18, 2009
2. Can horses graze on wheat? Published: June 18, 2009
3. A pasture is being interseeded with red clover. Will this make the pasture unusable for horses, especially pregnant mares? Published: June 18, 2009
4. What are the local codes for horses per acre in Newport County? Can someone planning to build a 60-stall barn with indoor arena as well as two outdoor riding arenas build that on seven acres? Published: June 09, 2009
5. I need specific information on managing a small bluegrass pasture (formerly part of the lawn). I read that lawn chemicals have not been studied for use on such a pasture intended for grazing by horses but that farm chemicals for weed and fertilizer should be used. I need to know what to use, when it should be applied, and where to purchase it. This small pasture is approximately three-quarters of an acre. Published: June 09, 2009
6. How can alfalfa be re-established in an existing alfalfa field when it is destroyed by excavation? Published: June 09, 2009
7. Are holly trees toxic to horses? Published: June 09, 2009
8. We have a number of new pastures and would like to create better grass. What are the steps? Published: June 09, 2009
9. What is the recommended stocking rate for meat goats? Published: May 20, 2009
10. How can I safely turn a wheat hay field into a pasture for horses? Published: March 22, 2009
11. What is the proper amount of pasture needed for Quarter Horses (geldings and a mare/colt combination)? Published: March 22, 2009
12. What are some good pasture choices (grasses and legumes) for horses in Kentucky? Published: January 11, 2009
13. What is the best grass/clover to plant for winter/summer for horses in Florida? Published: October 30, 2008
14. With pasture hard to come by for the summer, can we feed corn gluten pellets to help out the pasture that we have? Will cattle eat both, and not back off the grass and just put on weight? We would feed them in bunks. The pellets are at a cost of $110 per ton and should go down more as we get into summer. Published: October 27, 2008
15. How do I know if I need to apply a nutrient such as lime to my pasture. Published: October 07, 2008
16. Our horses are doing an excessive amount of slobbering from something they are ingesting in the pasture. Could you tell me what it might be? Published: May 23, 2008
17. I have a 21-acre hay field that I harvest for horse feed. The field was originally seeded as alfalfa which is mostly gone at this point. Each year there seems to be more clover and weeds such as wild carrot and wild strawberry. Last year I had 7 acres plowed up and reseeded with a pasture mix. It seems to have been quite successful, but it also cost about $1,900 which will take a long time to recoup. I have been reading about the disadvantages of opening the soil and am wondering if it would be advisable to spray the weeds and add alfalfa and assorted grasses with a no-till method? Published: May 23, 2008
18. Is there a comprehensive list of plants poisonous to horses found in the Piedmont region of North Carolina? Published: May 23, 2008
19. How early can I turn my cows out? Published: February 19, 2008
20. Which forages should I use to establish a new pasture? Published: February 19, 2008
21. Why is a grazing management plan important? Published: February 04, 2008
22. When could my pasture operation, barnyard, or open lot be subject to regulation? Published: February 04, 2008
23. Can we spread chicken litter onto our horse pastures? Published: January 09, 2008
24. 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
25. 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

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