The transition from winter housing to spring pasture, often referred to as "turnout," requires careful planning to ensure the well-being of the livestock involved. A successful turnout is dependent on thorough preparation.
Lice infestations in horses can be a persistent and troubling issue for equine owners, particularly as the warm summer months approach. Understanding how lice multiply, and the measures that can be taken to manage and prevent these infestations is crucial for maintaining your horse's health and comfort.
“In 2022 with the drought and food shortage, we were expecting the worst, but we had a phenomenal year with fertility” says Warwick Gill.
Running 1,500 Suffolk Mules and Texel Mule ewes in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire the first 250 lamb early in February and the remainder 1,250 lamb outdoors in April. The area as a whole is generally low in Iodine.
Laminitis, a painful and potentially life-threatening condition, can affect donkeys just as it does horses. While it’s a common affliction in equines, it’s essential to understand that donkeys have unique characteristics and susceptibilities when it comes to laminitis.
Douglas Palmer, Vet Advisor from Norbrook Laboratories LTD discusses briefly what we might see with cattle worms over the coming months.
The foundation of a laminitis-prone horse's diet is conserved fodder, such as hay and haylage, as they typically spend longer periods in stables or areas without grass. People frequently choose bucket feed first when thinking about food for horses and ponies prone to laminitis. However, because it makes up such a sizable portion of the diet, it is equally crucial to make sure the forage is suitable.
From an organic smallholding in Aberystwyth to vast cattle stations in Australia, it has been an exciting journey that has led to Emily Martin’s current role as Depot Manager at the Cardigan store. Emily had a great head-start and gained a broad experience from a small but diverse family farm operation.
The Welsh Government opened another application window for farmers to apply for its Small Grants Efficiency scheme. The grant pays up to 40% towards the cost of a range of livestock related products. You can browse the list of eligible products in the handy table provided below, including farming equipment and technology to improve productivity. Fill out our enquiry form below to receive a quote of all the eligible products to fit your needs.
The best time to overseed a lawn would be early autumn, especially if your lawn is looking tired after a dry summer. Mid-spring is also a suitable time for over seeding. Ideally sow the seed when the ground has had a good fall of rain.
With a housing order enforced in England until further notice, all domestic birds must be kept indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu (avian influenza). Whether housing a backyard flock, or a free-range commercial flock, increasing enrichment during the ‘flockdown’ period will support bird welfare and health.
