By Amy Hagerman. Learn more about the federal programs available for beef cattle producers after a wildfire is out and initial injuries are treated. Producers can begin the process of recovery with the financial help of disaster programs.

By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses the classes of exercising horses based on workload, how different fuels are utilized for exercise, and which feedstuffs supply those nutrients. Additional information on energy, protein and vitamin and mineral requirements of the exercising horse are discussed. Tags: exercise, horse, nutrition, protein, energy, fuel, rations.

By Reed Holyoak and Kris Hiney. Learn about the decisions that horse producers face when it comes to the foaling process and the needs of newborn foals.

By Kris Hiney. Learn about the nutritional considerations for broodmares.

This factsheet outlines the policy rules and potential benefits of insurance fit into risk management for agricultural producers due to rising input costs, weather fluctuations, and legal risks.

A template of body condition score in horses, how to accurately assess it and how to evaluate the animals’ health based on the body condition score.

By Roger Sahs, Amanda de Oliveira Silva and Eric DeVuyst. Learn about the factors that should be considered in deciding whether to buy or retain cattle to graze wheat pasture are discussed. Impacts on potential profit of variability in forage yield and returns to livestock are demonstrated. Means of managing risks associated with variability in forage production and utilization are outlined.

By Courtney Bir, Nathan Dethloff, Rodney Holcomb, JJ Jones and Josh Campbell. Learn about Kosher and halal, two distinct types of ritual slaughter observed by people practicing Jewish and Muslim religions, respectively. In this fact sheet we discuss the requirements for both kosher and halal, as well as considerations for meat producers interested in ritual slaughter.