Horse Pasture Management

Author : Paul H. Sharpe
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128129203

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Horse Pasture Management by Paul H. Sharpe Pdf

Horse Pasture Management begins with coverage of the structure, function and nutritional value of plants, continuing into identification of pasture plants. Management of soil and plants in a pasture is covered next, followed by horse grazing behavior, feed choices of horses, management of grazing horses, and how to calculate how many horses should be grazing relative to land size. Management of hay and silage are included, since year-round grazing is not possible on many horse farms. A number of chapters deal with interactions of a horse farm with the environment and other living things. As an aid in good pasture management, one chapter explains construction and use of fencing and watering systems. Contributions are rounded out with a chapter explaining how the University of Kentucky helps horse farm managers develop their pasture management programs. The purpose of the book is to help people provide a better life for horses Provides the basic principles of pasture management for those involved in equine-related fields and study Covers a variety of strategies for managing the behavior, grouping, environmental, and feeding needs of grazing horses to ensure high levels of welfare and health Includes information on environmental best practices, plant and soil assessment, and wildlife concerns Explains pasture-related diseases and toxic plants to be avoided Includes links to useful resources and existing extension programs

Author : Jaime Jackson
Publisher : STAR RIDGE PUB
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-18
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0965800784

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Paddock Paradise by Jaime Jackson Pdf

Paddock Paradise is a revolutionary model for safe, natural horse keeping, hoof care, and the healing and rehabilitation of lame horses. The premise of Paddock Paradise is to stimulate horses to behave and move naturally according to their instincts.

Author : Jane Myers
Publisher : Landlinks Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Farms, Small
ISBN : 9780643090675

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Managing Horses on Small Properties by Jane Myers Pdf

"A few horses on a small property on the fringes of a city or town somewhere is a dream shared by many people ... [this] shows how to combine sustainable land management practices with a style of horse keeping that will protect the health and well-being of your horses, as well as thew land and its wildlife ... a practical book written with a minimum of jargon especially for those who are new to horse ownership and small properties"--Back cover.

Author : Gillian McCarthy
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Grazing
ISBN : 0003833305

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Pasture Management for Horses and Ponies by Gillian McCarthy Pdf

Author : Kathryn Watts,Chris Pollitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Forage plants
ISBN : 1742540368

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Equine Laminitis by Kathryn Watts,Chris Pollitt Pdf

Author : Dale Strickler
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781635860702

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Managing Pasture by Dale Strickler Pdf

The health and profitability of grass-based livestock begins with the food they eat. In Managing Pasture, author Dale Strickler guides farmers and ranchers through the practical and ideological considerations behind caring for the land as a key part of running a successful grass-based operation, from the profitability of replacing expensive grain feed with nutrient-rich native grasses to the benefits of ecologically-minded land management. In-depth examinations of the biology and benefits of grazing plants and different grazing strategies accompany detailed plans for paddock and fencing set-ups, livestock watering, and effective methods for dealing with common pasture problems throughout the seasons, from mud to drought. For readers invested in pasture improvement strategies that offer environmental benefits beyond better meat and dairy, including carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, increased pollinator resources and wildlife habitat, and improved water quality, Managing Pasture is an approachable, accessible guide to creating and caring for the grassland that feeds animals and future generations.

Author : Jane Myers
Publisher : Landlinks Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643099241

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Managing Horses on Small Properties by Jane Myers Pdf

A dream shared by many is to run a few horses on a small property on the fringes of a city or town. This book shows how to combine sustainable land management practices with a style of horse keeping that will protect the health and well-being of your horses, as well as the land and its wildlife. Good property management does not need to be an expensive undertaking. Improved pasture means less feed bills, reduced mud or dust improves a horse's health and reduces vet bills, better manure management turns a liability into an asset. The reader is first introduced to the horse's natural behaviour as expressed in body language, intelligence, ability to learn, grazing, herd instincts and social behaviour. The book then goes on to cover all the basics of safe handling, routine care and common health problems. Property selection, property design, water supply, pasture management, horse facilities, fencing, trees and plants, manure management and equipment and tools are comprehensively dealt with in separate chapters. This is a practical book written with a minimum of jargon especially for those who are new to horse ownership and small properties. It will deliver real benefits to the landholder, including reduced horse keeping costs, better welfare of horses, increased productivity, and improved land management practices.

Author : Josh Davy,Theresa Becchetti,David Lile,Alan Fulton,Deborah Giraud
Publisher : University of Calfornia, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781601078223

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Establishing and Managing Irrigated Pasture for Horses by Josh Davy,Theresa Becchetti,David Lile,Alan Fulton,Deborah Giraud Pdf

Author : Dan Undersander
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0788177575

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Identifying Pasture Grasses by Dan Undersander Pdf

Identifies the 15 most common annual & perennial grasses in Midwestern pastures: the predominant seeded Midwestern grasses, the most common native pasture grasses, & a few annual weedy grasses. Helps you identify grasses the first year, when you need to know whether a seeding was successful. Helps you identify grasses in established pastures so you can make informed decisions about pasture mgmt., fencing, & renovation. Chapters: seed & seedling identification for new plantings; vegetative identification for established plants; & info. on growth habit & mgmt. for each of the seeded grasses. Color photos.

Author : Mariette Van den Berg,Nicholas Huggins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Horse farms
ISBN : OCLC:841423225

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Equine Permaculture by Mariette Van den Berg,Nicholas Huggins Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Horses
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309102124

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Nutrient Requirements of Horses by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Horses Pdf

Proper formulation of diets for horses depends on adequate knowledge of their nutrient requirements. These requirements depend on the breed and age of the horse and whether it is exercising, pregnant, or lactating. A great deal of new information has been accumulated since the publication 17 years ago of the last edition of Nutrient Requirements of Horses. This new edition features a detailed review of scientific literature, summarizing all the latest information, and provides a new set of requirements based on revised data. Also included is updated information on the composition of feeds, feed additives, and other compounds routinely fed to horses. The effects of physiological factors, such as exercise, and environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity, are covered, as well. Nutrient Requirements of Horses also contains information on several nutritional and metabolic diseases that horses often have. Designed primarily as a reference, both practical and technical, Nutrient Requirements of Horses is intended to ensure that the diets of horses and other equids contain adequate amounts of nutrients and that the intakes of certain nutrients are not so excessive that they inhibit performance or impair health. This book is primarily intended for animal nutritionists, veterinarians, and other scientists; however, individual horse owners and managers will also find some of this material useful. Professors who teach graduate courses in animal nutrition will find Nutrient Requirements of Horses beneficial as a textbook.

Author : Allan Nation,Jim Gerrish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Pastures
ISBN : 0986014761

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Quality Pasture by Allan Nation,Jim Gerrish Pdf

"How to use various grasses and legumes to create quality pasture using Management-intensive Grazing and multi-species of livestock. Includes irrigation"--

Author : Angela Avery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Feeds
ISBN : MINN:31951D014563520

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Pastures for Horses by Angela Avery Pdf

Author : Markku Saastamoinen
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039285525

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Horse Feeding and Management by Markku Saastamoinen Pdf

Horses perform variety of roles in our society, serving people in several ways. Proper nutrition and feeding management are some of the main objectives to ensure the well-being and performance of horses. Thus, the link between equine health and good dietary treatment must be recognized to increase our understanding of the needs of the horse. It is important to ensure science-based knowledge is available to all stakeholders and people working in the horse industry. This book presents research papers published in the Special Issue of Animals entitled ‘Horse Nutrition and Management’.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee to Review the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Management Program
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309264945

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Using Science to Improve the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee to Review the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Management Program Pdf

Using Science to Improve the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program: A Way Forward reviews the science that underpins the Bureau of Land Management's oversight of free-ranging horses and burros on federal public lands in the western United States, concluding that constructive changes could be implemented. The Wild Horse and Burro Program has not used scientifically rigorous methods to estimate the population sizes of horses and burros, to model the effects of management actions on the animals, or to assess the availability and use of forage on rangelands. Evidence suggests that horse populations are growing by 15 to 20 percent each year, a level that is unsustainable for maintaining healthy horse populations as well as healthy ecosystems. Promising fertility-control methods are available to help limit this population growth, however. In addition, science-based methods exist for improving population estimates, predicting the effects of management practices in order to maintain genetically diverse, healthy populations, and estimating the productivity of rangelands. Greater transparency in how science-based methods are used to inform management decisions may help increase public confidence in the Wild Horse and Burro Program.