Ticks Bother Horses Too

Ticks Bother Horses Too

Pests are an ongoing challenge in an agricultural setting.  Ticks are one pest that afflict horses causing irritation and potentially disease.   Since Greenacres is home to many types of animals, the Equine Center is curious to see if pasturing chickens with the horses will reduce the number of ticks found on the horses.  Starting next month, tick numbers will be collected on horses pastured with and without chickens.

–Jennifer