This mini mare, named Mooch, is being presented to the surgery service for a problem in her uterus: an abnormal accumulation of fluid.

Imagery from Cornell’s Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research augments this classical music concert featuring 2 grand pianos, percussion, horns, violin, flute, a dancer and a soprano performing the works of Bizet, Maslanka and Ravel.

Static Pile Composting is pretty magical. The animal is enveloped in carbon-based material and left for months or years with no turning or work required. It’s a safe and environmentally sound solution, and can be done at any time of year, using the kind of equipment found on most farms. Here’s how.