Archive for July, 2012

Archive for July, 2012

Texas Deer Hunting Regulations

Deer hunting in Texas is a popular pursuit, governed by the regulations set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Hunters have their choice of white-tailed deer or mule deer to hunt in the Lone Star State.  Licenses Texas law requires that every deer hunter possess a license. Those...

A Home for Every Horse Promotion!

Help us share the news! Purina Horse feed  giving away $125,000 of free feed to 501(c)(3) rescue shelters as part of A Home for Every Horse! This helpful flyer explains how rescues can take advantage of this donation. 501(c)(3) rescue shelters have until August 17, 2012 to email their 501(c)(3)...

Your Invited to save $10!

When it comes to your cattle starter program you can see the difference Purina Great Starts makes! Come learn about the value of a Great Starts Cattle Feeding Program and SAVE $10 on your purchase of 10 bags or Tubs of Purina Cattle Starter Feeds. Ask for your coupon in...

Horse Q&A: Amount and Type of Feed

Am I feeding enough of the right type of feed? Since most people feed by the "scoop" rather than by weight, if is often easy to overestimate the amount of feed you are providing.  Weighing out your feed will help.  Additionally, be sure to consult the feeding directions on the back of...

Horse Q&A: Amount and Type of Feed

Am I feeding enough of the right type of feed? Since most people feed by the "scoop" rather than by weight, if is often easy to overestimate the amount of feed you are providing.  Weighing out your feed will help.  Additionally, be sure to consult the feeding directions on the back of...

Horse Q&A: Feed Concentrate

Am I feeding the right type of concentrate for my horses' lifestage and lifestyle? Horses in different stages of life and with different levels of activity will have different nutrient and caloric requirements. Choosing a feed to fit your horses' lifestage and lifestyle will help to ensure that those requirements are...

Horse Q&A: Sufficient Forage

Is the forage high quality and available in sufficient quantities? It is not uncommon to find that hay and pasture that appear to be of good quality are actually poorly digestible or low in certain nutrients.  By having your hay and pasture grass tested you can assess the nutrient content and...

Horse Q&A: Proper Eating

Is my horse properly taking in, chewing and swallowing both forage and feed? By observing your horse while eating hay, grass and feed, you may find that while he is taking in food he may not be actually chewing and/or swallowing it - this is especially common in older horses...