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A barn fire is a devastating, catastrophic event that can not only destroy a valuable building, but can kill horses and livestock, destroy stored crops, and damage all types of equipment. Fortunately, barn fires are also preventable and avoidable if you understand the risks and take the proper safety precautions. How Barn Fires Happen There are many different ways a barn fire could be sparked, from careless smoking and faulty electrical wiring to unsafe heaters, improperly stored hay, and lightning strikes. While fires can occur in any season, there are typically more barn fires in winter when electrical and heater...

Prebiotics and probiotics are buzzwords in different diet plans and can help restore gut and digestive health. But are they necessary for your horse? Learn what pre- and probiotics are and how they can be part of a healthy, nutritious equine diet. About Prebiotics and Probiotics Probiotics, also called direct-fed microbials or direct-fed microorganisms, are live bacteria that, when colonized appropriately in the gut, are part of efficient digestion. There are many different kinds of probiotics, and they work together as part of the digestive process in a healthy gut. The exact composition of gut bacteria varies between species and...