Relative Traffic Tolerance of Warm-Season Grasses and Suitability for Grazing by Equine.

Warm season wear-tolerant turfgrasses, such as those used on golf courses and athletic fields, may be valuable forages on equine operations because of their potential to remain viable during heavy hoof traffic. Crabgrass may also be suitable as it thrives in conditions where other grasses have limited success. The objective of this study was to assess the relative traffic tolerance and nutritional composition of five warm-season (WS) turfgrass cultivars of bermudagrass and zoysiagrass and one WS forage-type crabgrass.

Characterization of the Prevalence and Management of Over-Conditioned Ponies and Horses in Maryland.

It has been estimated in the United States and abroad that 20%-51% of the equine population suffers from over-conditioning or obesity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of over-conditioning in the equine population in Maryland, to characterize weight control measures used, and to ascertain how control measures impact the operation. Over-conditioning was defined as a body condition score of 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale.

Relative Traffic Tolerance of Cool-Season Turfgrasses and Suitability for Grazing by Equine.

Unlike traditional forage grasses, turfgrasses, which were developed to be tolerant of foot traffic and close mowing, may be suitable as alternative ground cover in areas of high hoof traffic such as dry lots. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of eight cool-season turfgrasses as alternative ground cover in heavy use areas. Cultivars were established via seeding in four replicated plots.

Influence of maternal nutrition and heat stress on bovine oocyte and embryo development.

The global population is expected to increase from 7.6 to 9.6 billion people from 2017 to 2050.