Growing up on a small beef and sheep farm in mid Cornwall, Charlotte has always had an interest in livestock and agriculture, but her interest was peaked with the agricultural marketing sector.
Charlotte is currently studying a degree in BSc Hons Agriculture at Harper Adams University and is completing her 12-month placement with Wynnstay and the marketing Team. Based in the Helston Depo, Charlotte is able to have a great insight with the inner workings of the company and broaden her marketing knowledge with the Team.
Charlotte will be returning to Harper Adams in September 2023 to complete her final year.
Microorganisms are essential for your horse to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These microbes can be found in a horse’s gastrointestinal tract and play a vital role in the digestion of fibre, which is the reliant source of energy that your horse requires. There are billions of microbes continuously breaking down the food your horse consumes, but these microbes need to stay balanced in order to maintain a healthy gut.
When the flowers begin to bloom and the bees are busy, we all know what season is fast approaching - spring. However, for some of us, this time of year also brings with it a sense of dread with the impending result of pollen allergies, or as we all know it, hay fever.
We all know how much our dogs love a treat, especially when they have had a long, tiring day of chasing sticks and snoozing. So why not get creative and make some treats of your own? Your dog will love these simple and delicious homemade snack recipes we have selected to tickle your four-legged friends' taste buds.
Rearing chickens can be a rewarding experience when fresh, free-range eggs are on the table in the morning. However, maintaining a pest-free home for our feathered friends is an ongoing challenge for all of us. To create a healthy environment for chickens, we need to ensure that pests are kept out of the coop to provide the best space for your feathered friends to live. It can be a challenge to nurse chickens back to health after a pest invasion, so ensuring you know how to tackle pest problems before they occur can significantly help.
Obesity, the sadly common condition that we are beginning to see more frequently in pets, and it is the most common nutritional disorder to be seen in dogs. The risks of an obese pet are far greater than those of a healthy dog, which is why it is very important to manage and maintain your pets weight as the long term affects of obesity can have a significant impact on their life.
Rearing surplus lambs can be a difficult task during the lambing season, and the decision to foster onto a ewe or artificially rear the lambs will depend on their physical condition.
It can be very rewarding when you are able to encourage the feeding of wild birds in your garden, but this is also greatly appreciated by the birds themselves.
Maintaining a regular routine is preferable for the health and wellbeing of your horse, but sometimes, an unavoidable circumstance may mean that the length of time spent in the stable has been lengthened.
We all think that we know our feline friends inside and out, but cats are even more interesting pets than we thought. Our 10 interesting facts that you might not already know about cats can help you understand some of the weird and wonderful behaviour of our loyal friends and potentially help them live happier and healthier lives.
