Tips for Transitioning Onto Spring Pasture
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Here in North America, the temperatures are slowly getting warmer, and grass is growing faster and faster. For many horses, that means a transition from winter hay to spring pasture. As with anything, such a change requires time to minimize the risk of digestive upset, and should not be done suddenly. This week the discussion focuses on some general tips whether you have lush pastures growing, a small amount of pasture or only a dry lot. Some additional resources are here from: Penn State University: https://extension.psu.edu/transitioning-horses-to-spring-grazing University of Guelph: https://ovcpetnutrition.uoguelph.ca/2021/03/11/transitioning-your-horse-from-hay-to-grass-safely-this-spring/ These are quick reads with some easy to follow guidelines for transitioning to spring pasture. Thanks for listening! Episode Art Photo Graphic from the University of Guelph Factsheet, link posted above.
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