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K-State hosts beam signing at new event center

Kansas State University's College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry hosted a beam signing Nov. 20 in Manhattan near the construction site of the Bilbrey Family Event Center. Read More

Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the American Paint Horse Association hosted a trade delegation from China in October who visited Kansas and Nebraska to source high-quality horses for the growing equestrian market in China. (Photo courtesy of Kansas Department of Agriculture.)
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Paint horses focus of Chinese trade delegation visit to Kansas, Nebraska 



Horse drinking water (Photo: iStock - hunnicutt2004)

Water: the most important nutrient

Is it you or the farrier?

Horses are a key part of beef cattle operations across Texas. The Ranch Horse Program will be Aug. 4 in conjunction with the Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 5-7 in Bryan-College Station. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Documentation a must in an emergency 

Equine disease alerts remind owners to be vigilant about vaccinations 

Looking at a horse in person and trying it out by riding it more than one time, if possible, can help ensure a good fit between horse and rider. (Photo by Shawn Deering)

How-to guide for buying a horse

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Equine West Nile virus case reported in northwest Oklahoma 

K-State Rodeo returns to Weber Arena for the last time

This is not a photograph of the stolen horses. (Photo by Donna Lovdahl, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.)

Winter months ‘notorious’ for increased colic risk