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08/27/2024

08/22/2024

Good information!

As fall draws closer, many horse owners are busy securing their fall and winter hay supply. If you are considering purchasing round bales for your equine companions—due to their cost-effectiveness and greater convenience for feeding pastured animals— remember that there are a few things to consider when choosing between square or round bales.

• Are you equipped/prepared to store your hay correctly?
Improperly stored round bales can lose much of their nutritional value and are also more susceptible to mold, dust, and bacteria growth, which can cause respiratory issues and even colic.

• Are your horses protected from botulism?
Round bales provide an optimum environment for the development of the botulism toxin. This toxin is produced when "Clostridium botulinum" is exposed to the right environmental conditions — such as when forage materials are baled and stored while still damp, or when they include the carcasses of dead animals, like birds and mice.

Prevention of this disease through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where the condition is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

• Are round bales a good choice for your horse?
Horses prone to respiratory conditions usually have increased problems with round bales due to their higher dust content.

• Do you have a feeder to place your round bales in?
Round bales not placed in a feeder can create more waste, which means your horses may not be meeting their nutritional requirements.

• Can you secure high-quality round bales?
Not all hay is created equal. Be sure to choose high-quality hay to meet your horse's nutritional needs and minimize the risk of impaction colic, which increases with lower-quality, less digestible forage.

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice—consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this fall and winter!

For more information on botulism, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/guidelines-resources/resource-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwcuRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV5P3MHpvOoAOGsW2VwZTo-v_0pkILq8xN-reSg_yb3W01gGW_lfk0Nrnw_aem_Pp0WTnTG0S7pEH-BcTMV1g&_search=botulism

08/22/2024

Our first cat spay and neuter day is 1 week away! You have until the end of the day Monday to sign up! We have a limited amounts of spots left!

Things to keep in mind:
🐾 This service is open for current clients
🐾 This is for barn cats only
🐾 Cats must weigh 3 pounds
🐾 Cats must be brought in individual carriers

08/19/2024

Too funny!😂

08/18/2024

Amen!

08/18/2024

08/13/2024

Best Comic funny😂🤣
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07/30/2024

This little friend was brought to the station after being found on Merkle Street. A Sunday stroll all alone makes for a lost puppy. Where is home?

07/14/2024

Too funny!

07/05/2024

Too true!😂❤️🐶

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from a couple of our Firecrackers! We hope all of our pup friends stay safe tonight! 💥

06/27/2024

We know this dog😂

06/27/2024

A little humor fo the day!...

06/04/2024

Dog has been found! 😃❤️🐶

My dog Eden got out this morning from 305 Sunset Dr, N. Manchester, IN 46962 she is wearing a purple butterfly collar but no tag. She is approximately 5lbs. Please ☺️ help. 574-225-1029.