How to Manage Goat’s Weight
Earlier this year, Standlee published this article in American Dairy Association Management, written by Dr. Stephen Duren, Standlee Nutritionist. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT OF DOES Goat does are the lifeblood of any successful goat farming operation. They produce offspring that can funnel into the meat industry, or conversely, they produce milk fueling the dairy market. To keep a productive doe in the herd...
First Annual Feed the Need: Standlee Equine Veterinary Nutrition Seminar
Standlee is excited to present you with the First Annual Feed the Need: Standlee Equine Veterinary Nutrition Seminar! Available on-demand virtually, attendees will be able to participate in the seminar from December 5, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Feed the Need will provide veterinarians, vet technicians, and vet students with additional knowledge and resources to utilize nutrition as a part of an...
4 Signs of Good Quality Horse Forage
The quality of hay we offer our horses can have profound health consequences. If we feed dusty, moldy, or insect-infested forage, we risk predisposing our horses to respiratory issues, digestive upset (colic), and even death. Further, if we feed forage with poor nutrient content, our horses can suffer from weight loss or nutrient deficiency, often expressed as poor immune response, hoof quality,...
What is the Difference Between Hay, Straw and Premium Forage?
Do you know what the difference is between hay, straw and premium forage? Some of these terms are incorrectly used interchangeably. Let’s get to the bottom of these differences! Hay Many misconceptions exist with the term “hay.” By definition, hay is cut plant material that is dried, stored and fed to animals, such as horses, cows, sheep, goats and others. With such a broad definition, the term...
How Horses Heal the Trauma that Comes with Breast Cancer
Riding Beyond, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and Standlee are partnering up to provide encouragement and life-changing resources for those battling breast cancer and their families. Standlee, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Riding Beyond encourage everyone to support the breast cancer community in two simple ways. The first way is by downloading episode 44 of the Beyond the Barn® podcast “How...