Feeding Orchardgrass Hay to Horses, Cattle and Other Livestock
Orchardgrass is a perennial, cool-season, C3, tall growing bunchgrass. Wow, what does that even mean? “Perennial” means the plant persists for several years or simply stated, regrows every spring. Contrast this with an “annual” which is a plant that lives for only one growing season and must be replanted each year. The term “cool-season” indicates the grass grows best in cool climates with maximum...
Digestive Health in Rabbits
Having a rabbit as a small companion animal is very popular. As a companion animal, the rabbit relies on its caregiver to provide a proper diet that will maintain both digestive and overall health. A diet not properly suited for a rabbit will cause major digestive issues that can lead to the death of the rabbit. The first step to ensuring your rabbit maintains digestive health is to understand the...
What to Feed Your Small Animals, Made Easy!
Have you ever wished for an easier way to pick the right food and forage for your littlest fur baby? Wish no longer! Standlee proudly introduces PremiYum™ Fortified Foods for small companion animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and chinchillas. Standlee PremiYum Fortified Foods are meant to be paired with our farm direct Hand-Selected Forages to deliver the...
Can You Identify Normal Horse Vital Signs?
In the words of Dr. Cubitt, “Know what is normal for your horse, so you can identify when something is abnormal.” Knowing your horse, their quirks and tendencies not only helps to create an unbreakable bond and solid relationship but can also keep them healthy and well. Normal horse temperature should be between 99.5 and 101.3 degrees Fahrenheit The most accurate way to take a horse’s temperature...
Cresty Neck – A Precursor to Metabolic Disease in Horses
Obesity is associated with insulin resistance in horses and ponies. Overweight horses also have an increased risk of laminitis, and overweight mares have decreased reproductive function. Human studies show that regional fat deposition, such as abdominal fat, is more predictive of metabolic disease than overall body fat. Currently, the most common system for assessing a horse’s fatness is using...
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