by Lucerne Farms | Jul 19, 2022 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blogs 2022
For horses, particularly performance horses, ulcers are becoming more common. In fact, according to Beth Davis, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, “Gastric ulcers have been reported to affect up to 90 percent of racehorses and 60...
by Lucerne Farms | May 31, 2022 | Koop Clean, Lucerne Farms Blogs 2022
Spring is here! It’s time to dig in and perform the tasks that may have been overlooked over the long winter months—heavy-duty spring cleaning! Chicken coop maintenance is essential and must be a priority for poultry owners. Join us as we tackle the nitty-gritty of...
by Lucerne Farms | Apr 21, 2022 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blogs 2022
If you have a horse with Insulin Resistance (IR), Cushing’s, or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), monitoring their sugar intake is essential. Sugars and other simple carbohydrates, referred to as Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC), can cause your horse’s blood glucose...
by Lucerne Farms | Apr 21, 2022 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blogs 2022
The birds are singing and the flowers are blooming. But does your barn still feel like it has the winter blues? If your barn is in need of an overhaul, but you’d rather spend time in the saddle; you have come to the right place. Here are six handy barn cleaning...
by Lucerne Farms | Apr 21, 2022 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blogs 2022
For many horse owners, a barn fire is one of their biggest nightmares. From the thought of losing a member of the beloved herd to the monetary loss of property that occurs, a barn fire causes complete and utter destruction. When comes to barn fires, there is no way to...
by Lucerne Farms | Aug 2, 2021 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blogs 2022
At some point in your equestrian career, no matter how lucky you may be, odds are, you will need to keep a horse on stall rest. While it may seem like a major ordeal, with the right planning, stall rest doesn’t need to be difficult. In this blog post, we explore...
