The Standlee Barn Bulletin is your source for insightful articles about premium western forage and beyond.
Cushing's disease, also known as PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction), is a progressive disorder that begins with the dysfunction of the pituitary gland. This gland, at the base of the brain, sends out a number of hormones, and a horse...
During the winter season, temperatures typically fall below what is necessary for pasture grass to grow. Pastures become rapidly depleted of natural forage and horses must increasingly rely on their owners to provide them with a nutritionally adequate diet. To properly feed a horse during the winter months, several key...
We know many of you appreciate winter fun with animals, and we wanted to share some activities for horses, goats, and rabbits to spark your joy.
With just scissors, a measuring tape, and some thrifted sweat pants, you can DIY a coat to keep your goat warm and toasty...
Teff’s origin is thought to be Ethiopia, where it emerged as a grain crop for human consumption sometime between 4000 B.C. and 1000 B.C. Teff in the USA is grown primarily as a forage crop for livestock, is adaptable and it can grow in various environments.
It is a fine stemmed,...
What do you know about beet pulp? Maybe you’ve heard of it, but wondered what it is and how it can be used in a horse’s diet? Here are 5 things you may not have known about beet pulp.
On Wednesday, March 25th, Idaho Governor Brad Little issued a state-wide ‘Stay-Home’ order effective immediately and for at least 21 days. We at Standlee Premium Western Forage® recognize the vital importance of observing all practices to promote healthy and safe environments for our employees, vendors and customer communities. Standlee also knows that our animal-owner community depends on us to reliably manufacture and supply our products through all channels of distribution.
As an ‘Essential Business’ and as designated by both federal and state authorities, we are and will remain open to manufacture and distribute animal feed and other products. We will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic health mandates and recommendations and will continue to respond accordingly and responsibly.
We (and our beloved animals) will get through these trying times! Stay safe and healthy!
