Home > Crops & Livestock > Livestock > Disaster Preparedness For Horse Producers [Image: head shot of sorrel horse with bridle] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides horse producers with information needed to prepare for all types of disasters. Disaster Preparedness For Dairy Producers [Image: holstein cows grazing on pasture] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides dairy producers with information needed to get ready for all types of disasters. Disasater Preparedness for Goat and Sheep Producers [Image: ewes on pasture] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides information needed for small-ruminant owners to prepare for all types of disasters. Welcome [Image: Cattle] Welcome to the LSU AgCenter Forage Production Web site.  more articles... Buying Your First Horse When buying a horse, buy a horse that fits the rider and the rider's goals. Digestive System A horse has an unusual digestive system and its needs differ because of its athleticism. Finding Professional Help New horse owners can greatly benefit by finding professional assistance in caring for, training and riding horses. Water For Horses Critical In the summer months it is highly important to consider the water consumption of your horse. "Water is the most essential nutrient that we provide in a horse’s diet," says LSU AgCenter horse specialist Dr. Clint Depew. Master Horseman: Riders Learn a Firm, Gentle Approach to Horse Care [Image: Suppling Move] It might seem like that buckaroo who rides off into the sunset was born in the saddle. But the truth is he had to learn equestrian skills, either by chance or instruction. An LSU AgCenter program, Master Horseman, is underway to pass along that knowledge. Proper Nutrition [Image: Grazing Horses] The horse production areas of primary importance are growth, reproduction, lactation and work. Economics of Creep Feeding Calves Currently, with regard to beef calves, heavier calves are retaining a considerably higher percentage oftheir value when compared to their lighter counterparts. For instance, there may be only a ten tofifteen percent difference in the price/lb between a 450 and 750 lb calf. Many beef cattle producers aretherefore exploring means to add additional weight on their calves economically and at the same timenot placing too much expense involved with infrastructure (pens, water’s, feed troughs, 2008 Post Weaning Options for Calves Without question, in 2008, for cow‐calf producers to maintain profitability, adding weight to light calves, post weaning is an outstanding way to add value and put more dollars in your pocket. Here are some current trials that highlight supplements and other areas for consideration when backgrounding or developing cattle. 2008 Warm-Season Crop Variety Recommendations [Image: 2006 Warm Season Crop Variety Recommendations] This publication provides yield performances of various warm-season forage crops grown in Louisiana. The results were obtained during trials conducted from 2004 to 2005. Fly Control for Horses [Image: Horse Control for Horses] Flies are the most important insect pests of horses. Among this large, diverse group of insects, the pests of horses include bloodsucking or biting flies, filth or irritation flies, mosquitoes and bot flies. The description, biology, economic/health significance and control are included. More...