Horse
BREEDING & REPRODUCTION
Foaling Mare, The, G1874
This NebGuide outlines the foaling process and appropriate actions to take during both normal and abnormal foaling.
FEEDING & NUTRITION
Basics of Feeding Horses: Feeding Management, G1781
This NebGuide covers basic, daily feeding management for horses and details the differences between common feeding strategies.
Basics of Feeding Horses: Reading the Feed Tag , G1403
This NebGuide explains the role of essential nutrients and how to read the tag of a manufacturered horse feed.
Basics of Feeding Horses: What to Feed and Why, G1875
This NebGuide discusses the horse's digestive system and appropriate feeding procedures.
Feeding and Care of Orphaned Foals, G1872
Orphaned foals can survive with intensive management in the first 24 hours. This NebGuide includes recipes for emergency milk replacements and care recommendations for the early weeks.
MANAGEMENT
Hoop Barns for Horses, Sheep, Ratites, and Multiple Utilization, AED52
One of six booklets in a series from the Midwest Plan Service, Hoop Barns for Horses, Sheep, Ratites, and Multiple Utilization, discusses hoop barns as a low-cost, efficient solution and addresses topics including equine facilities, sheep, ratites, and multiple utilization.
Horse Facilities Handbook, MWPS60
From the Midwest Plan Service, the Horse Facilities Handbook is filled with the latest facts about site planning, design and construction of stables, paddocks, and other outdoor and indoor facilities, manure management, storage, fencing, utilities, and fire protection.
Housing for Horses: Flooring for Stalls, G1876
Various types of flooring for use in horse stalls are described in this publication.
Selecting the "Right" Horse for Youth or Adults, G1540
A horse is a major responsibility. This NebGuide discusses factors to consider when buying or leasing a horse.
Tips for New Horse Owners, G1446
This NebGuide provides basic information on housing, feeding and health care of horses for new horse owners.
Winter Care for Horses, G1873
Winter horse care is described in this NebGuide: energy requirements, feeding alterations, water requirements, hair and hoof implications, and shelter needs.
