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4 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Pests
No one wants their pet to be pestered by insects or other critters, but it’s not always easy to keep them away, especially when your pet spends time outdoors. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help protect your furry friend from pests. Here are four tips to help protect your pet […]
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How to Teach Your Dog to Shake in 6 Easy Steps
Shake is what I consider a “trick staple.” It’s cute, clever, and fun for any dog to learn. It’s also sure to impress your visitors. Guests will much prefer shaking your dog’s paw in greeting rather than being jumped on What it Looks Like Your dog will offer his paw for you to hold and […]
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How to Meet the Nutritional Needs of Senior Horses
Horse feeds formulated specifically for older horses are a good option for your horse. Most commercial horse feed companies have a senior feed product. These products are high in fiber with added fat for energy. In addition, protein and certain vitamins and minerals are slightly elevated to aid in the absorption of these nutrients. Because […]
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Proper Grooming Habbits for Your Pet Rabbit
There are many reasons why a rabbit should never be bathed. Cat and dog owners who take on a rabbit, frequently make the mistake of bathing the bunny. This is dangerous and should never be performed. Day to Day Cleanliness Rabbits are fastidious creatures. They not only dislike dirt, but they actively wash themselves on […]
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How to Identify and Treat BVDV in Livestock
Although the name bovine viral diarrhea virus implies this disease affects bovines, other even-toed hoofed animals can be infected including: Sheep, Goats, Swine, Deer, Old World Camelids (OLC) such as camels, and New World Camelids (NWC) that include llamas and alpacas There are two biotypes of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) based upon the pathologic […]
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Do You Need to Blanket Your Horse?
Do you need to blanket your horse? In most cases, the answer is no because the horse makes his own blanket, a hair coat that is long enough and thick enough to hold up to the coldest days of winter. It’s a blanket that flattens or stands above the skin as the horse grows warmer […]
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Can Llamas be Used as Guard Animals & More
Llamas have been used successfully as guard animals for sheep, goats, cattle and miniature horses. They are very intelligent and curious, and can recognize family pets, neighbors’ pets, and the difference between them and coyotes. Their curious nature and athletic ability bring them into proximity to the coyote, causing the coyote to leave the area. […]
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How to Stop a Horse from Jigging
Jigging, or that half-prance that horses do when they want to set the pace for the ride, and you attempt to change it is often caused by nervousness and/or the lack of a solid foundation. Sometimes horses will do this when they are being ridden in unfamiliar areas or surroundings and if this is the […]
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Why are Siamese Kittens White When They are Born and More
In the Siamese cat, a lower temperature causes more dark coloration in the growing hairs. Therefore, newborn kittens, warm from their mother’s womb, are white all over. As they grow up in normal temperatures, the hottest areas of their body, around the stomach and back, remain pale in color, while their cooler extremities gradually become […]
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How to Feed Silage to Sheep
Many sheep producers are looking for alternatives to forages. It is important to consider all the alternatives. Silage is an excellent alternative to hard-to-find high quality hay. Below are some specifics to the preparation as well as the feeding of silage. There are also precautions mentioned for feeding silage to sheep which need to be […]
