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Agricultural Water Use in the Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio River Basins
2002 agricultural water use regulations in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and/or Ohio River basins. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-201
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Agronomy Facts 32: Pasture and Hay for Horses
One of the main expenses in owning a horse is feed. This four-page fact sheet explains how horses naturally use forages as a primary component of their diets and how these requirements can be supplied by pasture and hay. It also covers pasture and hay production and management, as well as forage concerns related to horses.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC099
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Fire Safety in Horse Stables
The damage a fire causes grows exponentially with the amount of time it has burned. Fire is extremely dangerous at any stage of growth and controlling it is best left up to the professionals. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
G-100
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Horse Facilities 1: Horse Stall Design
The stall is the basic functional unit of a horse stable or shelter. A simple backyard pleasure horse stall may at first appear different than a stall in a full-feature boarding operation, but they both provide a suitable environment for the horse and handler. Safety for handlers and horses should be a primary consideration in stall design. Comfort for the horse is very important, as is convenience for the handler in performing chores associated with good horse care. This six-page publication provides an overview of some basic stall features for a typical 1,000-pound horse.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
UB033
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Horse Facilities 2: Fire Safety in Horse Stables
In barn fires, the old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" could not be more true. Planning is the greatest asset in fire prevention. This 16-page publication provides an understanding of fire behavior and how fire and fire damage to horse stables can be minimized or prevented through building techniques, fire detection options, and management practices.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
UB034
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Horse Facilities 3: Horse Stable Manure Management
Manure management practices within horse facilities deserve careful attention. Getting the manure out of a stall is only the beginning. A complete manure management system involves collection, storage (temporary or long term), and disposal or utilization. This 16-page publication provides information to stable managers on horse manure characteristics and options for its movement and storage. Associated issues such as odor control, fly breeding, and environmental impact are addressed in relation to horse facilities.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
UB035
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Horse Facilities 4: Horse Stable Flooring Materials and Drainage
The importance of good flooring becomes more evident as a horse spends more time in his stall. The fitness of a horse’s legs and feet can be greatly affected by the type of stall flooring chosen. The most suitable floor is highly dependent on management style, while personal preferences can have a strong influence. Fortunately, there are many options for suitable floors in a horse facility. This 12-page publication provides information on stall and stable flooring materials, including flooring material attributes and options for overcoming some deficiencies. Subfloor construction and drainage features are presented as these strongly influence floor integrity.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
UB036
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Horse Facilities 5: Fence Planning for Horses
Horse fence can be one of the most attractive features of a horse facility. But not all fence is suitable for horses. Fencing is a major capital investment that should be carefully planned before construction. Well-constructed and maintained fences enhance the aesthetics and value of a stable facility, which in turn complements marketing efforts. Poorly planned, haphazard, unsafe, or unmaintained fences will detract from a facility’s value. This 12-page publication presents information useful in planning fences for horse facilities. The emphasis is on sturdy, safe horse fence typically used in the eastern United States and Canada.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
UB037
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Horse Facilities 6: Riding Arena Footing Material Selection and Management
A "perfect" riding surface should be cushioned to minimize concussion on horse legs, firm enough to provide traction, not too slick, not too dusty, not overly abrasive to horse hooves, inexpensive to obtain, and easy to maintain. Unfortunately, there are no universal recommendations for the perfect riding surface or footing material. Cost of footing materials is locally dependent on material availability and transportation cost. The intended uses of the arena for jumping, reining, or driving, for example, also influence footing material attributes such as traction or depth of loose material. This 8-page publication focuses on arenas that have a moderate to high amount of horse traffic, such as at a commercial facility.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
UB038
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Horse Facilities 7: Horse Stable Ventilation
All horse enthusiasts agree that good air quality inside their horse's stable is important. Yet, failure to maintain adequate ventilation is the most common mistake made in construction and management of modern horse facilities. This 16-page publication outlines proven practices of ventilation that have been successfully used in maintaining good air quality in horse facilities.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
UB039
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Pennsylvania Horse Power: Pennsylvania Equine Economic Impact Study
Pennsylvania's equine industry is a diverse and thriving industry that supports a variety of activities and business. The equine industry is a major contributor to the state's economy through employment, tax dollars, and assets. This twenty-page full-color publication details the equine industry and its effect on Pennsylvania's economy.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UD014
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Pest Management Recommendations for Horses
This 15-page publication describes common insect pests of horses, identifies symptoms of infestation, and outlines control practices. Bot flies, lice, house flies, and mange are among the pests covered. Photographs of many of the pests are included, as are handy pull-out pesticide tables and laundry tips. Offered in conjunction with Cornell University Agricultural & Extension Education. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Entomology
Catalog Number:
UF016
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West Nile Encephalitis in Horses
During the fall 1999 West Nile virus outbreak, 25 horses were diagnosed with encephalitis, and nine of those died or were euthanized. This two-page fact sheet describes how West Nile encephalitis is transmitted in horses, identifies symptoms, and provides treatment and mosquito control recommendations. Essential for horse owners in the Northeast.
Department:
Pesticide Education
Catalog Number:
UN008
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