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How can nutrition help support muscle recovery and fatigue? What blend of ingredients are optimal to repair a horse’s muscles after exercise? Is there a difference in Nutrena performance feed options vs other brands? Our equine nutritionists at Nutrena brand break down some of these most frequently asked questions about muscle recovery and how Nutrena feeds exclusive Rebound Technology can help performance horses. Because here at Nutrena, we believe what’s inside counts®. Why is Muscle Repair and Recovery Important? For training and performance barns, muscular performance is everything. We ask our horses to give us speed, strength, collection and stamina...

Flock expansion can be an exciting endeavor, especially when you are looking to add a new species or two. It can be a fun and challenging task to meet the needs of a multi-species flock of chickens. Here are a few tips and recommendations to consider if you plan to take your flock to the next level. There are three main areas of focus before caring for a multi-species flock: Coop Cleanliness Living Space Management Techniques Coop cleanliness Providing your multi-species flock with a clean home is of the utmost importance in preventing sickness. Keep the coop clean and dry,...

Horse owners often question what the various units of measure on horse feed tags mean, how to use those units to determine what their horse is consuming, and why they have to be so confusing! In short, feed companies use the units of nutrient measurements that they are required to use. Horse feeds and other livestock feeds are labeled as required by the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and various state feed control regulations. These regulatory bodies establish the units to be used for each nutrient in tag guarantees. The following is a list of the four most...

The area where feed is stored can be very important to the long term health of your horse. Feed room security is essential and failure to store feed properly can be hazardous to your horse. Feed storage areas should have the following characteristics: Dry and Well-Ventilated Environment Feed must be protected from moisture. Feed bags should not be stacked directly on the floor as moisture may be absorbed in the bottom bags and the feed may mold in the bag. Any feed storage containers (bins, garbage cans etc.) should be water and pest resistant. Also, you should completely empty and...

It seems we hear more and more about the danger of ticks every year and the havoc they wreak on humans and pets alike. Ticks are not insects. Having eight legs, they are arachnids, more closely related to scorpions and spiders than insects. Ticks are ectoparasites (parasites that live on the outside of its host) and live by feeding on the blood of mammals, birds and occasionally reptiles and amphibians. Lifecycle of a Tick Ticks have a four-stage lifecycle. They begin as eggs in a cool, moist environment. The eggs hatch into six-legged larva that congregate in groups around vegetation...