Spalding Labs Blog

Table of contents Know Where Flies Breed on Your Property Horse Properties Dairy Operations Hobby Farms and Mixed Homesteads A Spring Property Audit — What to Look For Cultural Control: The Foundation...

Holiday Cheer for You & Your Animals  December is here — the season of twinkling lights, cozy barns, and taking a little extra time to appreciate the animals who make our lives richer every...

Yes—Your Animals Can Join Too  As the leaves fall and the hay bales stack up, it’s that sweet in-between season at the barn: one part “We survived fly season!” and one part “Let’s cozy up for winter.”...

There’s Nothing Scarier Than Unfinished Winter Barn Prep Spooky season is here — but the scariest thing on the farm isn’t ghosts or goblins. It’s heading into cold weather without a plan. October is...

Hurricane season can be devastating for animal caretakers. To help you prepare and recover, we’ve gathered trusted disaster relief and preparedness resources.

Stable Flies (Stomoxys calcitrans): Still a Threat  Although summer is winding down, biting stable flies remain very active through September in much of the U.S.—and into October in warmer regions....

We know many of you in the western U.S. are facing uncertainty due to wildfires. We care deeply about your safety and well-being — and we want to make it easier for you to find the help you need quickly....

Table of contents Why Biting Stable Flies Are Worse Than Regular House Flies When and Where Stable Flies Strike Horses   Cattle and Dairy Operations   Hobby Farms and Small Properties   How...

Fewer Flies, Fresher Air & Happier Horses  Summer with horses means longer rides, sun-soaked turnouts… and the return of the buzzing, biting, sweat-soaked realities of hot weather care.  From...

Beat the heat. Banish the flies. Stay comfortable all summer long. Summer means more time in the saddle, longer days at the barn, and—let’s be honest—a whole lot more sweat (for both you and your horse)....