Vaccinations and Equine Healthcare
I came across an article published by Irongate Equine Clinic regarding equine healthcare. If you own a horse, donkey, or mule, you're in for a long-term commitment to health and medical care. Fortunately, our mules do not mingle with other equines, which is a blessing. Additionally, Colorado’s weather pattern(s) allows Mule Train (MT) the convenience of administering all vaccines at one time (after the last winter frost prior to the Spring/Summer months).
Differences Between Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
As I was surfing the web, I came across an article concerning our beloved "long ears" (written by an un-authored source) that I felt would be interesting to share with our Mule Train members who may/may not be aware.
Enjoy!
Introducing the “Livestock Management Officer (LMO)” Program
To professionalize our Mule Train livestock knowledge and skills, a trial program has been designed, reviewed, and implemented that will enable Mule Train members Regular and Associate) to learn more about equine care, livestock nutrition, and ranch operations along the lines adopted by farmers, ranchers, livestock managers, and Shriner Mounted Patrols across the country.
Winter Care and Special Attention for Our Mules
Winter is hard on all of us and as such, we tend to spend less time outdoors with our animals when they probably need us the most. As equine owners, while it might be an inconvenience due to weather patterns, we should try and devote extra time to let our mules know they haven’t been ignored.
Equine Health Care and Training
In a continuing attempt to professionalize Mule Train's "Livestock Management Certification Program (LMCP)," this month's topics include a focus on Health Care and Training.
What You Need To Know About Horse Hay
First in the series is a link to a topic that is helpful for both new and seasoned MT veterans as it pertains to nutrition, selection, and storage of hay. I found the link interesting and very educational, especially after experiencing how our own hay is being stored.