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Learn about the vaccines your horse may need, how often to update the vaccines, and more!

Learn about the horse's gastrointestinal anatomy and how it relates to horse feeding.

Gain an understanding of the basics of horse behavior, responding and interacting with other horses and their caretakers, and more.

There are many reasons to improve your horse pastures, like equine health and environmental quality. But how do you know if your pasture needs improvement? These videos will explain why and how to evaluate horse pastures.

Learn about the implementation, challenges, and results of adopting environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) on equine farms.

The Penn State Extension Equine Team is recruiting horse owners who would like to participate in a study testing permethrin-treated equine fly masks and boots.

Rendering changes and the livestock Industry, basic mortality composting procedures, and the composting process.

Using dewormers is a common treatment for internal parasites in horses. It is important that horse owners use the correct type of dewormer at the appropriate dosage to ensure dewormers remain effective on their farm.

Learn about the role of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in the horse industry, how to reach out to the PDA if needed, and more!

This video provides an overview of the approved methods of animal disposal in Pennsylvania, along with best management practices for each method.

Learn about antibiotic label changes, which medications will be impacted, and how to prepare for the changes before they arrive.

If you manage a horse that is prone to laminitis, you should be aware of potential sugar accumulation in pastures when nights are cool.

Find a horse hay producer in or near your Pennsylvania county.

This invasive weed is taking over Pennsylvania pastures. Learn how to control it.

Learn about fecal water syndrome and how dietary fiber can help with equine health.

Shortage of labor and the need to rapidly harvest hay in its prime condition continues to increase the use of large package hay balers.

A Coggins test is a blood test to identify if a horse is a carrier of Equine Infectious Anemia, a viral disease found in horses. A negative Coggins test is required for all travel between states and at most equine facilities.

A zippered pouch containing instructions for and tools to aid in the removal of ticks from horses.

It's important for horse owners to be aware of the risk of West Nile Virus and preventative measures they can take to protect their horses.

Learn what the hindgut microbiome is and why it is important to equine health.

Simple measures can be taken to help reduce fire risk at equine facilities. These measures help prevent fires, reduce losses, and prepare farm managers for response.

Proper pasture management leads to high quality, productive pastures that can supply excellent nutrition for horses.

Learn why native plants are great for landscaping and which plants are non-toxic to horses.

Learn ways to protect your horses from tick bites this summer!