On June 28, 2007 we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr Irving Salkovitz as a speaker at our monthly meeting.  He gave us some hints and suggestions about what to include in a first aid kit to keep in the trailer or barn.  Here is a list of things that you might want to include:

The

First

Aid

Kit

Cotton Roll

Contact Bandage

Cling Wrap

Gauze Pads

Gauze Wrap

Diapers

Adhesive wrap

Leg Wraps

Scissors

Hemostat

Fecal Cup

Rectal Thermometer

Disinfectant

Antiseptic Soap

Flashlight

Pliers

Hoof Pick

PVC Tubing cut

  Lenghthwise for a splint

Stethoscope

Hoof Pick

Saline Solution

Tweezers

Banamine

Electrolytes

Agricultural Nutrient Management (ANM) Program

The Agricultural Nutrient Management (ANM) Grant Program seeks to provide financial, educational and technical assistance for livestock and agricultural land operations and related organizations with implementing Best Management Practices and such other measures necessary to prevent or mitigate water pollution. Applicants for ANM grants may apply for cost assistance of up to $2,500 per year. There is no match required, however, in-kind services such as labor provided by the applicant will enhance the application. The majority of the funding will be used for on-farm projects that address the program objectives. Funding may also be utilized by organizations for educational projects

 

This program will provide assistance to horse owners to construct manure management pits and other projects designed to minimize the impact that horses have on water sources.  This can include such projects as fencing off ponds and streams and building bridges to cross brooks etc.

 

In September, Richard Uncles, Director of this Department spoke to the DTR club about the program and we had a chance to view Jane Mallinson’s manure management pit.  If you are interested in making use of this program, go to

http://agriculture.nh.gov/programs/index.htm

And go to the bottom of the page for instructions.

 

You can get detailed site plans for the pit at

http://rockinghamccd.org/  - 

look under “NH Nutrient Management Program Standard Drawings

The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food is to promote agriculture in the public interest and to serve farmers and consumers in the marketplace. The department assures safe and healthy food supplies, provides accurate information on prices and availability of farm commodities and crops and develops markets for the state's farmers

For assistance in constructing a

manure pit