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Homeopathic Virex Cream for Horses by Hilton Herbs


A thought or two on homepathic remedies for equine care. I have been fairly impressed with Hilton Herbs and particularly impressed with the Virex Cream that they produce and market. There have been numerous reports from our customers of almost miraculous cures

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Posted in Horse Wound Treatment and Skin Care

Mild Weather gets us thinking a bit more about Rodent Control


With the mild winter weather, rodent populations will be larger than ever. ShanesTack.com has a number of great products that will help the quest of a NO-RAT-ZONE in your barn and home. Tomcat Bromethalin comes in 4 lb. Chunx and 5

Posted in Fly and Pest Control

Golden rules for milking


There are many factors that affect the milk quality. With good milking routines and adequate milking equipment, the risk of new mastitis cases will be significantly lowered.  Everyone understands that mastitis is a horrible condition to be avoided.  We do

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Posted in Dairy and Beef Cattle Supplies, Miscellaneous Farm Supplies

Fly Control – 2012 Pyrethrin Shortage


This year there will be a shortage Pyrethrin Fly Control products – so make sure you stock up for the season early enough! It has been reported that there are several manufacturers attempting to purchase adequate supplies of pyrethrin for

Posted in Fly and Pest Control

Jesus Christ is Risen – Alleluia – Celebrate this Easter


Spring is a time of rebirth which leads to the appropriateness of celebrating Easter in spring.  The staff at ShanesTack.com wants to wish each and everyone of you a wonderful Easter and spring season. Alleluia – let us celebrate life!

Posted in Holidays

It’s Pinkeye Time of Year for Cattle!


This time of year, there is an emphasis on pinkeye treatment and prevention. It is expected that pinkeye will be a more severe problem than normal this year. A mild winter is often followed by a higher than usual fly

Posted in Livestock Medical

Handy Activated Charcoal for your First Aid Kit


Activated Charcoal Gel is designed for use as an emergency first aid for accidental poisoning resulting from grain overload, insecticides, herbicides, bacterial contaminants or mycotoxins. Activated charcoal is a powerful antidote and detoxicant for a broad range of poisoning in

Posted in Horse Medical Supplies

Golden Malrin – Early Spring = Early Flies!


Golden Malrin (sometimes called Golden Marlin) Fly Bait is a fly bait formula containing Muscamone Fly Attractant. Muscamone Fly attractant encourages both male and female flies to remain in the treated area, thus feeding on the bait. It may be

Posted in Fly and Pest Control

Keep your Leather as Beautiful as your Horse!


Horse sweat is one of leather’s worst enemies. Whenever it comes in contact with a saddle, reins, or other tack, sweat absorbs some of that leather’s natural oils. Over time, that can cause the leather to dry out and crack.

Posted in Leather Care / Hat Care

Clicker Training for Horses is Win-Win!


Clicker training is a win-win situation for both you and your horse.  The benefits of training your horse with positive reinforcement are great and using a clicker can add consistency that your voice may not have. Your horse will think

Posted in Riding Equipment and Tack
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