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F-1729 Composting System for Small Horse Farms	PDF`
Author: Doug Hamilton Creation Date: 12/15/03 PDF Size: 1142787 Modified Date: 12/15/03 Description: This fact sheet discusses the benefits and processes of composting for small horse farms.

F-2072 Blister Beetles and Alfalfa	PDF
Author: Phillip Mulder Creation Date: 10/09/02 PDF Size: 141084 Modified Date: 10/09/02 Description: This fact sheet describes the blister beetle, and how to avoid contamination.

F-3915 Training Horses Safely	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 10/01/03 PDF Size: 510965 Modified Date: 10/01/03 Description: Examples of recordkeeping in this fact sheet will assist in designing records for the horse breeder.

F-3916 Recordkeeping for Horse Breeding Activities	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 08/26/02 PDF Size: 429040 Modified Date: 09/17/02 Description: Horses possess many attributes which make them a species of choice for human companionship and service. Relating to horses requires a knowledge of their behavior. Without this knowledge, involvement with them can be dangerous.

CR-3917 Fescue Toxicity and Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 08/27/02 PDF Size: 429357 Modified Date: 10/04/02 Description: While fescue has some good qualities, it has significant and important shortcomings for use by horses. Problems with fescue and horses are related to ingestion of fescue infected with an endophyte.

CR-3918 Demographics and Economic Impact of the Horse Racing Industry in Oklahoma	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 09/03/02 PDF Size: 660198 Modified Date: 10/04/02 Description: This current report provides findings for some of the major demographics and economic indicators of the horse racing industry in Oklahoma.

F-3919 Feed Tag Information for Commercial Feeds for Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 08/27/02 PDF Size: 429174 Modified Date: 10/04/02 Description: Labeling standards for feeds sold on a commercial basis are controlled by national and state regulations. This fact sheet explains information available on feed tags.

F-3920 Body Condition of Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 4/13/04 PDF Size: 1042679 Modified Date: 4/13/04 Description: Body condition refers to the amount of fat on a horse's body. This fact sheet discusses a body condition scoring system, and the points to consider when using this system.

F-3921 Understanding Colic in Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 04/13/04 PDF Size: 1042679 Modified Date: 04/13/04 Description: Body condition refers to the amount of fat on a horses's body. This fact sheet discusses body condition scoring system and the points to consider when using this system.

F-3922 An Overview of Stallion Breeding Management	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 08/27/02 PDF Size: 885669 Modified Date: 10/04/02 Description: Those who manage stallions are concerned with maintaining a healthy horse that meets expectations as a breeding animal. This report provides an overview of management needs for breeding stallions.

F-3923 Use of By-Product and Nontraditional Feeds for Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 08/20/02 PDF Size: 430794 Modified Date: 10/04/02 Description: This fact sheet discusses by-product and nontraditional feeds for horses.

F-3924 Bit Selection for Riding and Training Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 08/27/02 PDF Size: 3280219 Modified Date: 10/04/02 Description: The objective of this fact sheet is to assist the inexperienced rider in the selection of bits. Identifying differences in bit construction and understanding some of the important principles of bit use will provide an educated basis for selecting bits.

F-3925 Prevention of West Nile Virus Infection in Horses	PDF
Author: Carolynn MacAllister Creation Date: 07/28/03 PDF Size: 421141 Modified Date: 07/28/03 Description: This fact sheet discusses the transmission, signs, treatment, and prevention of West Nile Virus in horses.

CR-3969 The Effects of Adding Grain and Supplements to Commercially Available Grain Mixes for Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 07/31/03 PDF Size: 429965 Modified Date: 07/31/03 Description: Adjustments in rations will effect the nutrient profile and cost of the ration. This fact sheet helps analyze effects, enabling adjustments which increase the value of ration rather than decrease it.

F-3970 Nutritional Concerns for Exercising Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 10/10/02 PDF Size: 41950 Modified Date: 12/06/02 Description: This fact sheet discusses the nutritionists' goal to maximize the nutritional impact on exercise, so owners can prioritize exercise and breeding programs which produce and maintain the desired equine athlete.

F-3972 Meat Inspection and Grading	Unavailable
Author: Fred Ray Creation Date:   PDF Size:   Modified Date:   Description: This fact sheet is currently being revised. ,

F-3973 Feeding Management of the Equine	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 07/14/03 PDF Size: 458764 Modified Date: 07/14/03 Description: The objective of feeding management is to provide a ration with balanced nutrition in a manner which maximizes nutrient utilization while lessening the occurrence of digestive disorders.

F-3975 Nutritional Considerations for Broodmares	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 07/28/03 PDF Size: 1826304 Modified Date: 07/28/03 Description: The successfulness of any breeding program will depend partially on correct nutritional management of broodmares. This fact sheet discusses the needs of the gestating and lactating mare.

F-3976 Controlling Common Internal Parasites of the Horse	PDF
Author: Carolynn MacAllister Creation Date: 07/28/03 PDF Size: 431347 Modified Date: 07/28/03 Description: This fact sheet discusses the different types of parasites found in horses, and their treatment and control.

F-3977 Managing Young Horses for Sound Growth	Unavailable
Author: David Freeman Creation Date:   PDF Size:   Modified Date:   Description: This fact sheet is currently being revised. ,

F-3978 Weaning and Management of Weanling Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 07/28/03 PDF Size: 122763 Modified Date: 07/28/03 Description: This fact sheet provides recommendations on preparing the foal to be weaned, weaning methods, and care and management of the weanling horse.

F-3980 Use of Forages for Horses	Unavailable
Author: David Freeman Creation Date:   PDF Size:   Modified Date:   Description: This fact sheet is currently being revised. ,

F-3981 Managing Grazing of Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 08/22/02 PDF Size: 430747 Modified Date: 08/22/02 Description: Few horse owners prioritize grazing and forage management. Money is wasted by feeding more supplemental feed, and the appearance of the grazing area is undesirable.

F-3985 Foaling Management and Care of the Nursing Foal	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 10/08/03 PDF Size: 107646 Modified Date: 10/08/03 Description: This fact sheet discusses the various aspect of managing and caring for the newborn foal.

F-3986 Freeze Branding Horses	Unavailable
Author: David Freeman Creation Date:   PDF Size:   Modified Date:   Description: This fact sheet is currently being revised. ,

CR-3987 Oklahoma Horse Industry Trends	Unavailable
Author: David Freeman Creation Date:   PDF Size:   Modified Date:   Description: This current report is currently being revised. ,

F-3997 Ration Formulation for Horses	PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 07/28/03 PDF Size: 437607 Modified Date: 07/28/03 Description: This fact sheet helps understand the principles of how rations are formulated to meet the needs of horses.

F-3999 Livestock Disease - Cause and Control	PDF
Author: Joe Berry Creation Date: 10/07/02 PDF Size: 38169 Modified Date: 10/07/02 Description: The purpose of this fact sheet is to acquaint livestock producers with some basic facts about diseases, their spread, and ways to minimize losses.

F-4004 First Time Horse Ownership: Selecting Horses & Budgeting Horse Interests	Unavailable
Author: David Freeman Creation Date:   PDF Size:   Modified Date:   Description: This fact sheet is currently being revised. ,

F-9114 Equine Purchase Examinations	HTML -PDF
Author: Carolynn MacAllister Creation Date: 07/29/03 PDF Size: 126766 Modified Date: 07/29/03 Description: This fact sheet explains how and why an exam should be given to horses before being purchased.

F-9118 Monitoring Fitness of Horses by Heart Rate	HTML -PDF
Author: David Freeman Creation Date: 07/29/03 PDF Size: 2569532 Modified Date: 07/29/03 Description: This fact sheet identifies ways to monitor heart rate and how to interpret heart rate response at different times in the conditioning program.

F-9119 Equine Vaccination Programs	HTML -PDF
Author: Carolynn MacAllister Creation Date: 07/29/03 PDF Size: 99781 Modified Date: 07/29/03 Description: This fact sheet discusses important equine diseases that vaccines can prevent.

F-9120 Respiratory Diseases in Horses-What You Can Do to Prevent Them	HTML -PDF
Author: Carolynn MacAllister Creation Date: 07/29/03 PDF Size: 103087 Modified Date: 07/29/03 Description: Early detection of respiratory disease is important for successful treatment and to minimize days lost in training, racing, showing, or poor performance, which often is the greatest cost. This fact sheet discusses the different types of respiratory diseases in horses.

F-9124 Equine Infectious Anemia	PDF
Author: Carolynn MacAllister Creation Date: 02/05/04 PDF Size: 422899 Modified Date: 02/05/04 Description: This fact sheet discusses the sypmtoms and control of Equine Infectious Anemia.

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