11/19/2020

• Effects of grazing muzzles on behavior and physiological stress of individually housed miniature horses., Davis et al. 2020. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci.


• Effects of grazing muzzles on voluntary exercise and physiological stress of a miniature horse herd., Davis et al. 2020. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci.


• Relative traffic tolerance of warm-season turfgrasses and suitability for grazing by equine. Jaqueth et al. 2020. J. Equine Vet. Sci.


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  Vasco, A.C., K. Brinkley-Bissinger, V.R. Paschoal, J.M. Bobel, L.K. Warren, C.L. Wickens. 2020. Fecal pH, dry matter, and volatile fatty acids of horses grazing legume-grass mixed pastures. Accepted for presentation at the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. Virtual Meeting, July 19-23.

  
  

  Vasco, A.C., A.M.A. Esquivel, E. Seals, F.Q. da Rosa, M.O. Wallau, L.K Warren, C.L. Wickens. 2020. Grazing behavior of horses managed on legume-grass mixed pastures. Accepted for presentation at the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. Virtual Meeting, July 19-23.

  
  

  Rivera-Melendez, F.P., M. Lusk, C. Wickens, J. Hinton, S. Bollin. 2020. Hillsborough County horse owners learn about manure management and benefits of composting. Accepted for presentation at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Conference, Virginia Beach, VA. (Rescheduled to September 29-October 1 due to COVID-19).

  
  

  Trade publications:

  
  

  Vasco C., and C. Wickens. 2019. Importance of forage and forage testing. The Florida Horse (December issue):40-42. Available at: https://issuu.com/floridahorse/docs/fh_dec2019

  
  

  Multi-media presentations:

  
  

  Hiney, K., C. Wickens, C. Williams, K. Martinson, B. Greene. 2019. Pasture peculiarities: The story of Florida, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Arizona. Extension Horse Tack Box Talk. Recorded December 19. Available at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pasture-peculiarities-story-florida-new-jersey-minnesota/id1492355719?i=1000460212446 109 downloads.

  
  

  Infographics:

  
  

  Created a series of 13 infographics on best management practices for equine operations with emphasis on appropriate manure management, composting of horse manure/stall waste, and water resource protection guidelines.

  
  

  Extension and Outreach Presentations:

  
  

  Wickens, C. 2020. Managing manure on equine operations through composting. Louisiana State University, Ag Center Webinar. Delivered April 22 via Zoom. 14 live webinar participants. Available at: https://youtu.be/pyOWCiGlnf8 (Oral). 14 YouTube views. 187 Facebook views.

  
  Wickens, C. 2020. Characterizing the impact of manure management practices on water quality: Composting at equine stock facilities project. Southwest Florida Water Management District Funded Project. Hernando County Ground Water Guardians Meeting. January 23, Brooksville, FL. (Oral)

Published: (Sustainability: Sustainability in the equine industry section)

Ashley L. Fowler, Mieke Brümmer-Holder, and Karl A. Dawson.  Dietary Trace Mineral Level and Source Affect Fecal Bacterial Mineral Incorporation and Mineral Leaching Potential of Equine Feces.  Sustainability: 2019, 11, 7107; doi:10.3390/su11247107

Submitted: (Sustainability: Sustainability in the equine industry section)

Ashley L. Fowler, Mieke Brummer-Holder, and Karl A. Dawson. Trace mineral leaching from equine compost

Accepted Abstract (Poster): World Sustainability Forum (September 15th – 17th, 2020)

A.L. Fowler, M. Brummer-Holder, and K.A. Dawson. A comparison of mineral leaching from equine feces and equine-sourced compost

Williams, C. A., L. B. Kenny, J. R. Weinert, K. Sullivan, W. Meyer, and M. G. Robson. 2020. Effects of twenty-seven months of rotational vs. continuous grazing on horses and pasture condition. Transl. Anim. Sci. 4:1-17.  doi: 10.1093/tas/txaa084

Weinert, J. R., A. Biddle, C. A. Williams.  2020.  Fecal Microbiome of Horses Grazing Integrated Warm- and Cool-Season Grass Rotational Pasture Systems. ASAS abstract.

 

 

 

 

 

12/06/2021

Publications, Pennsylvania State University

• Kenny, L.B. and Smarsh, D.S. 2021. Comparison of program evaluations for an extension short course offered in-person and virtually. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103593


• Kenny, L.B. 2021. Managing Horse Pasture During and After a Drought. Online. https://extension.psu.edu/managing-horse-pasture-during-and-after-a-drought


• Orr, E and Kenny, L. 2021. Rotational Grazing. Inforgraphic.

Publications, University of Maryland

1. Davis*, K., M. Iwaniuk, R. Dennis, P. Harris, and Burk. 2020. Effects of grazing muzzles on behavior and physiological stress of individually housed miniature horses. Appl. Anim. Beh. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105067.


2. Davis*, K., M. Iwaniuk, R. Dennis, P. Harris, and Burk. 2020. Effects of grazing muzzles on voluntary exercise and physiological stress of a miniature horse herd. Appl. Anim. Beh. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105108.


3. Jaqueth*, A.L., T.R. Turner, M.E. Iwaniuk, B.J. McIntosh, and O. Burk. 2020. Relative traffic tolerance of warm-season turfgrasses and suitability for grazing by equine. J. Equine Vet. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103244.

Publications (Robin Brumfield, Rutgers University)

Refereed Journal Articles (Published):

Knuth, Melinda J., Hayk Khachatryan, Charles R. Hall, Marco A. Palma, Alan W. Hodges, Ariana P. Torres, and Robin G. Brumfield. 2021. Trade Flows within the United States Nursery Industry in 2018. J. Environ. Hort. 39(2):77–90. 

Abstracts of papers presented at professional meetings (Published):

Brumfield, Robin G., Surendran Arumugam, Arend-Jan Both, Madeline Flahive Di Nardo, Ramu Govindasamy, Deborah Greenwood, Joseph Heckman, Nicholas Polanin, Ashaki A. Rouff1, Amy Rowe, and Richard VanVranken. 2021. A Successful Educational Program for Women Producers, Beginning Farmers, and Military Veterans That Helped Address Farm Risks during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), Hybrid, Denver, CO, August 5-9, 2021.

Dube, Ahmed Kasim, Robin G. Brumfield and Burhan Özkan. 2021. The Effects of the Market Outlet on Welfare of Smallholder Horticultural Producers in Ethiopia. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), Hybrid, Denver, CO, August 5-9, 2021.

Wei, Xuan, Hayk Khachatryan, Ariana P. Torres, Robin G. Brumfield, Alan Hodges, Marco Palma, and Charles R. Hall. 2021. Exploring Firms’ Marketing Choices in the US Ornamental Horticulture Industry. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), Hybrid, Denver, CO, August 5-9, 2021.

Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published):

Brumfield, R.G.2021. Building Financial Resilience During Tough Times. New Jersey Vegetable Growers’ Meeting. Atlantic City, NJ, February 22-25, 2021, Virtual. Pp. 20-21. https://nj-vegetable-crops-online-resources.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-VGANJ-Proceedings-Book.pdf.

 Brumfield, R.G.2021. Constructing and Interpreting a Balance Sheet. New Jersey Vegetable Growers’ Meeting. Atlantic City, NJ, February 22-25, 2021, Virtual. Pp. 22. https://nj-vegetable-crops-online-resources.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-VGANJ-Proceedings-Book.pdf.

Brumfield, R.G.2021. Managing Risks Using 3 Key Ratios from Your Balance Sheet. New Jersey Vegetable Growers’ Meeting. Atlantic City, NJ, February 22-23, 2021, Virtual. Pp. 23. https://nj-vegetable-crops-online-resources.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-VGANJ-Proceedings-Book.pdf.

Brumfield, R.G.2021. Income Statement: Measuring Profitability. New Jersey Vegetable Growers’ Meeting. Atlantic City, NJ, February 22-25, 2021, Virtual. Pp. 23-25. https://nj-vegetable-crops-online-resources.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-VGANJ-Proceedings-Book.pdf.

Brumfield, R.G.2021. Building Financial Resilience During Tough Times. New Jersey Vegetable Growers’ Meeting. Atlantic City, NJ, February 22-25, 2021, Virtual. Pp. 20-21. https://nj-vegetable-crops-online-resources.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-VGANJ-Proceedings-Book.pdf.

Govindasamy, R., S. Arumugam, R. Brumfield. 2021. Marketing Tools for Small Businesses. New Jersey Vegetable Growers’ Meeting. Atlantic City, NJ, January 16-18, 2007, Virtual. Pp. 13-16. https://nj-vegetable-crops-online-resources.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-VGANJ-Proceedings-Book.pdf.

Brumfield, Robin G. and Burhan Özkan. 2020. Empowering Women Farmers and Their Families. Proceedings of Conference on Women Empowerment in the World,  Pp. 375-389. Virtual, December 26-27, 2020. ISBN 978-93-5437-392-3.

Brumfield, Robin G., Deborah Greenwood, Madeline Flahive DiNardo, Arend-Jan Both, Joseph R, Heckman, Ramu Govindasamy, Nicholas Polanin, Ashaki A. Rouff, Amy Rowe, Richard VanVranken, and Surendran Arumugam. 2020. Farming in New Jersey’s Cities and the Urban Fringe: A successful educational program for women producers, beginning farmers, and military veterans. 2020. Proceedings of  Conference on Women Empowerment in the World,  Pp. 355-363. Virtual, December 26-27,2020. ISBN 978-93-

Refereed Journal Articles (Pending):

Brumfield, R.G., D. Greenwood, M. Flahive DiNardo, A.J. Both, J.R. Heckman, R. Govindasamy, N. Polanin, A.A. Rouff, A. Rowe, R. VanVranken, and S. Arumugam. 202x. A non-parametric approach to evaluate a risk management-training program designed to empower women farmers in New Jersey. Submitted for publication to Vimarsh Journal.

Gottlieb, Paul D.,  Robin G. Brumfield, Raul I. Cabrera, Daniel Farnsworth, and Lucas Marxen. 202x. An Online Tool for Estimating Return-on-Investment for Water Recycling at Nurseries.  (Submitted for publication to HortTechnology).

Greenwood, D., R.G. Brumfield, M. Flahive DiNardo, A.J. Both, J.R. Heckman, N. Polanin, A. Rouff, A. Rowe, and R. VanVranken. 202x. Annie’s Project: Farming in New Jersey’s Cities and the Urban Fringe. Submitted for review to the Journal of Extension.

Wei, Xuan, Hayk Khachatryan, Ariana P. Torres, Robin G. Brumfield, Alan Hodges, Marco Palma, and Charles R. Hall. 202x. Exploring Firms’ Marketing Choices in the US Ornamental Horticulture Industry (Submitted for publication to Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics).

Publications (University of Florida)

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Vasco, A.C., J.C.B Dubeux, M.O. Wallau, C.L. Wickens, L.K. Warren. 2020. Characterization of forage utilization and pasture management practices on Florida horse operations. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 95:103253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103253

Abstracts:

Vasco, A.C., A.S. Morrison, K.J. Brinkley-Bissinger, J.M. Bobel, J.C.B Dubeux, L.K. Warren, C.L. Wickens. 2021. Intake, digestibility, and nitrogen balance in horses fed rhizoma peanut hay. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 100:103513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103513

Submitted to Journal of Animal Science, recommended for publication following minor revisions (Editor decision received August 9, 2021).

Multi-media presentations:

Hiney, K., C. Wickens. 2021. Manure and Ivermectin. Extension Horses Tack Box Talk. Recorded May 7. Available at: ‎Tack Box Talk: Manure and Ivermectin: The Story of answering listener questions! on Apple Podcasts. Listeners: 205.

Hiney, K., C. Wickens, J. Schmidt. 2021. Manure Mountains: The story of turning horse apples into black gold. Extension Horses Tack Box Talk. Recorded April 27. Available at: ‎Tack Box Talk: Manure Mountains: The Story of turning horse apples into black gold on Apple Podcasts. Listeners: 147.

Composting: An effective manure management strategy. Video. 2020. Created and delivered as part of the virtual UF/IFAS Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show. Compost - YouTube. Live attendees: 75, YouTube views: 27.

Honors/Awards:

Bainum, C.L., M. Brew, C. Wickens. 2021. Equine Best Management Practices Program. National Association of County Agricultural Agents, National Finalist and Winner of the Southern Region Search for Excellence in Environmental Quality, Forestry, and Natural Resources Award. Caitlin L. Bainum - Search for Excellence in Environmental Quality, Forestry and Natural Resources (nacaa.com)

Grants:

Bainum, C.L., C.L. Wickens. Equine manure management through composting: A look at compost system design and management. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Mini-grant Program. Funding period: 2020-2021. Amount: $3,643. Project provided materials to assemble a three-bin compost management system on a cooperator equine site in Marion County, FL (Hillcrest School), display educational signage, and conduct a composting

Delaware

Johnson, A.C.B, Biddle, A.S. 2021. The Use of Molecular Profiling to Track Equine Reinfection Rates of Cyathostomin Species Following Anthelmintic Administration. animals. 11(5), 1345.https://doi.org/10.3390/ ani111051345

Tavenner, M., McDonnell, S., Biddle, AS. 2020. Development of the equine hindgut microbiome in semi-feral and domestic conventionally-managed foals. Animal Microbiome. 2:43. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-020-00060-6

Blair, J and Biddle, AS. 2020. Stimulating Duddingtonia flagrans chlamydospore production through dehydration. Parasitology Research. 119:123-128.

 

11/30/2022

University of Florida

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Vasco, A.C.C.M, K.J. Brinkley-Bissinger, J.M. Bobel, J.C.B Dubeux, Jr., L.K. Warren, C.L. Wickens. 2021. Digestibility and nitrogen and water balance in horses fed rhizoma peanut hay. J. Anim. Sci. 99(11):skab284. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab284

Abstracts:

Vasco, C.M., L. Silva, K. Mullenix, L.L. Dillard, C. Wickens, L.K. Warren. 2022. 56 Characterization of pasture management by horse operation purposes in Florida. J. Anim. Sci. 100(Issue Suppl. 1):4-5. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac028.007

Multi-media presentations and other creative works:

Wickens, C. 2022. Equine manure & pasture best management practices. UF Research YouTube Channel. Produced by Jessica Wells. Posted February 17. Available at: Equine Manure & Pasture Best Management Practices - YouTube. Views: 23.

Wickens, C., M. Lusk. 2022. Equine BMPs mobile responsive website. Developed in collaboration with AUSTN Ltd. and UF IFAS Web Services. Available at: https://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/equinebmps/

Grants:

Bainum, C.L., T. Wilson, C.L. Wickens. Improving best management practices on equine operations through establishment of mixed warm-season grass-legume pastures: A model for facilitating peer-to-peer learning. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Mini-grant Program. Funding period: 2021-2022. Amount: $9,317.

 

Rutgers University

1. *Kenny, L. B., D. Gimenez, J. S. Caplan, A. Al-Sarraji, M. Alhilo, M. G. Robson, W. Meyer, A. Williams. 2022. Rotational grazing reduces equine trampling effects on macropore infiltration. Soil Tillage Res. 225:1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.still.2022.105539


2. *Weinert-Nelson, J. R., A. Biddle, and A. Williams. 2022. Fecal microbiome of horses transitioning between warm-season and cool-season grass pasture within integrated rotational grazing systems. Ani. Microbiome. 4:41. doi: 10.1186/s42523-022-00192-x


3. *Weinert-Nelson, J. R., W. Meyer, and A. Williams. 2022. Crabgrass as an equine pasture forage: impact of establishment method on yield, nutrient composition, and horse preference. Transl. Anim. Sci. 6:1-12. doi: 10.1093/tas/txac050


4. *Weinert-Nelson, J. R., W. Meyer, and A. Williams. 2022. Diurnal variation in forage nutrient composition of mixed cool-season grass, crabgrass, and Bermudagrass pasture forage. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 110:1-6.  doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103836

 

Extension Factsheets

1. *Weinert-Nelson, J., C. Dolan*, and Williams. 2022.  Non-structural Carbohydrates and Equine Warm-season Grass Pastures. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS1340. New Brunswick, NJ. pp. 1-6. 


2. *Weinert-Nelson, J., and Williams. 2021.  Crabgrass Integration in New Jersey Horse Pastures. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS1339. New Brunswick, NJ. pp. 1-5. 

11/20/2023

University of Florida

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Vasco, A.C.C.M, J.C.B Dubeux, Jr., A.M. Arias-Esquivel, L.K. Warren, C.L. Wickens. 2022. Feeding behavior and preference of horses fed rhizoma peanut hay. J. Vet. Behav. 47:35-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2021.09.011

Book Chapters:

Silva, L.S., S.L. Dillard, M.K. Mullenix., M. Wallau, C. Vasco, J.J. Tucker, K. Keishmer, D. Russell, K. Kelley, M. Runge, A. Gamble, R. Prasad, M. Elmore, M. Burns, K. Stanford, V. Niyigena, C. Wickens, W. Sawadgo, C. Heaton. 2022. Concepts and research-based guidelines for forage-livestock systems in the Southeast region. Chapter on Forage Systems for Horses. Supported by the 2021 Southern Region SARE Professional Development Grant.

Abstracts:

Vasco, A.C., J. Dubeux, L. Sollenberger, M. Wallau, E. Santos, J. Lance, L. Warren, and C. Wickens. 2023. Diurnal variation in forage nutrient composition and metabolic parameters of horses grazing warm-season, perennial grass-legume mixed pastures. Proceedings of the International Grasslands Congress, Livestock Production Systems, May 14-19, Covington, KY.

Vasco, A.C., E.R. Santos, J. Lance, J. Dubeux, L. Sollenberger, M. Wallau, L. Warren, and C. Wickens. 2023. Herbage responses and performance of mature horses grazing warm-season perennial grass-legume mixed pastures. Proceedings of the International Grasslands Congress, Livestock Production Systems, May 14-19, Covington, KY.

Creative works:

Wickens, C., M. Lusk. Revised 2023. Equine BMPs mobile responsive website. Developed in collaboration with AUSTN Ltd. and UF IFAS Web Services. Available at: https://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/equinebmps/

 

FY2023: Delaware

Publications:

Tento, B., Ferraro, I., Biddle, AS. Differential gene expression of equine cyathostomins treated with three anthelmintic drugs. In preparation.

Crossley, M., Biddle, AS. The impact of black soldier fly larvae on equine cyathostomin egg and larval survival. In preparation.

 

Penn State

Publications:

Kenny, L.B. 2022. Sugars in Spring and Fall Pastures (update). Online. https://extension.psu.edu/sugars-in-spring-and-fall-pastures

 

 

10/24/2024

Pennsylvania State University

      1. Kenny, L.B. and D.N. Smarsh. 2024. Characterizing hay buying and feeding practices and attitudes among Pennsylvania horse owners. J Equine Vet Sci. 140:106147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105147

2. Smarsh, D.N., L.B. Kenny, M. Spindler, K.C. Poh, E.T. Machtinger. 2024. Knowledge and perception of equine ticks and tick-borne diseases of Pennsylvania horse owners and caretakers. J Equine Vet Sci. 139:105092. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105092

3. Machtinger, E.T., D.N. Smarsh, L.B. Kenny, K.C. Poh, E.L. Orr-Gissinger, B. G. Kirkland, H.R. Springer. 2023. An assessment of equine veterinarian knowledge and perceptions related to ticks and tick-borne diseases in the United States to inform continuing education needs. Equine Vet. Educ. 00;1-9. https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13931

4. Sycamores, Maples, and Sycamore Maples - Which Are Safe for Horses? Laura Kenny, Extension website article.

5. Mud-Free Turnouts for Horses. Eileen Fabian, Laura Kenny, Extension website article.

6. Construction of Equine All-Weather Paddocks for Mud-Free Management. Eileen Fabian, Laura Kenny, Extension website article.

7. Options for Quick-fix Mud-free Horse Turnouts. Eileen Fabian, Laura Kenny, Extension website article.

8. Evaluating and Managing the Risk of Tall Fescue Toxicosis to Broodmares. Laura Kenny, Extension website article.

 

 University of Florida 

Abstracts:

Vasco, A.C., E. Santos, J. Dubeux, M. Wallau, L. Sollenberger, L. Warren, and C. Wickens. 2024.. Amino acid profile of warm-season perennial grass-legume mixed pasture continuously stocked by horses. American Society of Animal Science (ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS) Annual Meeting, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, July 21-25.

Creative Works/Extension Publications:

Sakers, E., M.G. Lusk, C. Wickens, and C. Bainum. 2023. Composting horse manure on small farms: Managing your compost. UF/IFAS Publication SL497. Available at: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/SS710

Sakers, E., M.G. Lusk, C. Wickens, and C. Bainum. 2023. Manure composting for small horse farms. UF/IFAS Publication SL496. Available at: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/SS709

 

Rutgers University 

Foulk, D. L., R. C.  Mickel, E. A. Chamberlain, M. Margentino, and M. Westendorf.  2024.   Agricultural Management Practices for Commercial Equine Operations.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.  Rutgers University.  Bulletin Series.   https://njaes.rutgers.edu/E296/.  E296.

Malinowski, K.  2024.  Equine Welfare: A New World for Equine Athletes.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.  Rutgers University.  https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs788/

Malinowski, K.  2024.  Stress Management for Equine Athletes.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.  Rutgers University.  https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs716/

Williams, C.  2024.   The Basics of Equine Nutrition.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension.  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.  Rutgers University.  https://njaes.rutgers.edu/FS038/