
Beautiful as a blanket of freshly fallen snow is, snow and ice bring unique challenges to taking care of your livestock. From trying to prevent weight loss to doing what you can to ensure that…

Animals can drink dirtier water than humans and remain healthy much of the time, but not always. Just like in humans, dirty water can result in a number of different common livestock illnesses. Your animals…

Starting a homestead can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to consider, so much to do. It’s definitely not something that happens overnight. There’s no one way to start your own homestead, because depending on your…

Throughout fluctuating temperatures and varied environments, it can be hard work for zookeepers to keep zoo animals healthy. While one type of animal may thrive in hot, dry climates, another needs some serious help to…

As temperatures rise all over the country, your horse is at risk of overheating even moreso than normal. While horses can overheat any time of the year, it is most common for them to overheat…

Exercising your horse in the summer can be quite the challenge. While winter months present issues such as frigid weather, the summer months carry with them heightened risks of overheating and dehydration. It’s important to…