Archive for May, 2009

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23

Ciscoe Morris at The Grange Supply of Issaquah May 31st at 1pm

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Needless to say, we’re extremely excited to have Ciscoe Morris at The Grange Supply on May 31st at 1pm.  Ciscoe will be talking about Veggies, especially some of those that you would plant in the month of May.  Some examples are tomatoes, basil, eggplant, peppers, zucchini and even brussel sprouts! He will also be sharing about some of his favorite perennials and also about some, more rare “tender plants”.  In addition to Ciscoe expounding on some of his amazing knowledge, he will be answering many of the attendee’s questions, which many of us are so accustomed to him doing on the radio and the television.  He will also be giving away some free products to those in attendance, being provided by The Grange Supply. 

Ciscoe is highly thought of by many of The Grange Supply’s own employees, of which many are avid gardeners.  So we hope that you take time to stop by The Grange Supply, which by the way is celebrating its 75th year in Issaquah, on May 31st around 1pm to see and hear legend Master Gardener, Ciscoe Morris!

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08

Equine First Aid Kit

Posted by Janet Payne No Comments »

  Update and refill your first aid kit.

First-aid kit

A well-stocked first-aid kit always should be available with the horse. The kit should contain items for treating minor wounds and for performing temporary procedures before the veterinarian arrives in more serious injuries.

The first-aid kit should contain, at minimum, the following items:

  • Antiseptic cleansing agent
  • Antiseptic ointment
  • Antiseptic spray
  • Bandages-quilts and wraps, disposable wraps, and cotton
  • Nonadhesive sterile dressings
  • Scissors-blunt ended
  • Commercially prepared poultice
  • Thermometer-with string and clip attached to avoid loss inside horse’s rectum
  • Watch with second hand for taking pulse and respiration Know your horse’s normal temperature, pulse, and respiration rate, and keep these records with the first-aid kit. Also keep other pertinent information regarding the health history and management of the horse.

The normal temperature range for adult horses is 99.5-101°F. A rise of 1.5°F or more above normal is cause for concern.

An adult horse’s normal respiration rate is 8-15 breaths per minute. The normal resting pulse rate is 35-57 beats per minute.

Come to the Grange Supply in Issaquah for all your equine needs from first aid to feed.