This feed room in a horse barn at Michigan State University is about 12' square, designed for transitory needs in this barn rather than long term storage.  Keep the feed room should clean and secure from nearby horses and other farm animals such as goats.  Excrement from wild animals such as rodents, raccoons, opossums, and birds may contain organisms infectious in horses, and the grain bag at the left could easily be penetrated by wild animals.  Label feed supplements with clear instructions for people who feed the horses.  Store drugs according to the directions, in a secure area separate from the feed storage, and never where people eat or drink.  Always observe drug expiration dates.  Store drugs such as tranquillizers that potentially could be used by people in a keyed area away from public access.

Feed room in a horse barn

Credit: Christine Skelly

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Description: This feed room in a horse barn at Michigan State University is about 12' square, designed for transitory needs in this barn rather than long term storage. Keep the feed room should clean and secure from nearby horses and other farm animals such as goats. Excrement from wild animals such as rodents, raccoons, opossums, and birds may contain organisms infectious in horses, and the grain bag at the left could easily be penetrated by wild animals. Label feed supplements with clear instructions for people who feed the horses. Store drugs according to the directions, in a secure area separate from the feed storage, and never where people eat or drink. Always observe drug expiration dates. Store drugs such as tranquillizers that potentially could be used by people in a keyed area away from public access.

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