As a horse owner, you take good care of your animal. But did you know you may be overlooking one critical part of your horse’s diet? It’s nutrients and water consumption. They go together hand in hand. At Nelson Manufacturing, our goal is to help you raise healthy horses. Why…
The Importance of Water Quality for Livestock and Horses
Water is critical for life. The average human body is made up of more than 60 percent water. We drink to replenish our fluid balance and maintain homeostasis. We drink to prevent dehydration. We drink to regulate our temperature and stay healthy. Horses and livestock are no different, except they…
6 Tips to Keep Your Horse Healthy This Winter
Attentiveness to your horse’s health is just as crucial or more during the cold, winter season. The following tips can help keep your horse healthy all winter long. Increase Food as Temperatures Decrease Horses generate body heat through digestive activity, so it is especially important to provide your horse with…
11 Reasons Your Dog Needs an Automatic Waterer
Did you know that: A dog’s body is made up of nearly 80 percent water?A dog should drink at least an ounce of water per pound of body weight per day?Water aids in digestion, eliminates waste and toxins, and helps regulate your dog’s core temperature?Dogs need constant access to water?Dehydration…