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SmartTip of the Month presented by SmartPak

February SmartTip of the Month Presented by SmartPak: Dust in the Barn

Thumbs up to chasing the dust bunnies away and helping your horse breathe easy this season. Thumbs down to keeping the barn shut up tight all winter long.
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January SmartTip of the Month Presented by SmartPak: Equine Wellness



Thumbs up to developing an annual wellness plan with your horse’s veterinarian. Thumbs down to skipping your horse’s annual physical exam.
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December SmartTip of the Month Presented by SmartPak: Blanketing

Thumbs up to a 10-year indestructible guarantee. Thumbs down to buying yet another blanket.
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November SmartTip of the Month Presented by SmartPak: Digestive Health

Thumbs up to supporting digestion this winter. Thumbs down to causing digestive upset with bran mashes. Horse owners need to pay special attention to digestive health during the winter months.
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October SmartTip of the Month: Salt

Thumbs up to meeting your horse’s salt needs; thumbs down to relying only on a salt lick. Find out more about how to make sure your horse is getting the right amount of salt in his diet.
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September SmartTip of the Month: Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids

Thumbs up to Omega 3s; thumbs down to feeding corn oil. Find out more about balancing Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids for your horse’s optimal health.
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August SmartTip of the Month: Manure Management

Thumbs up to composting manure; thumbs down to spreading manure on active pasture. Learn more about how to manage manure to prevent the spread of parasites at your farm.
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July SmartTip of the Month: Hoof Care

Thumbs up to supporting resilient hooves; thumbs down to doing more harm than good. Learn what a horse’s hooves go through each day plus four things all horse owners should know to keep their horses’ hooves healthy.
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June SmartTip of the Month: Parasite Control

Thumbs up to fecal egg count tests; thumbs down to deworming rotational chart. Find out more about deworming myths, facts, and how to keep your herd protected from parasites.
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