Small and large redworms, large roundworms and tapeworms are four of the most dangerous equine worm parasites that can affect your horse. Every horse, like any animal, is home to countless microscopic creatures. Most of them are nothing to worry about.
The importance of a colostrum to a calf is well known and can’t be over stated. Guaranteeing a calf receives an adequate amount of good-quality colostrum soon after birth, is one of the most important things to ensure strong, healthy growth and will have a major impact on farm profitability.
Calf rearing is a forever-changing topic as we constantly learn and improve how calves are reared. Below is a summary of what’s new in calf rearing, some hot topics and buzzwords.
Any pet owner will know to keep on top of fleas with regular treatment. But what do we really know about these little pests?
Soil is all around us, and a lot of people just think it is there for growing plants and vegetables. But there is a lot more to soil than you think.
Growers are advised to re-think their cereal agronomy strategies and use of seed treatments, to ensure the best possible establishment and vigour of crops this autumn, as a result of the neonicotinoid bans.
An amino acid is the building block of protein and needed for many vital processes like the synthesis of hormones, neurotransmitters, and cell structures. There are twenty that are required, with ten of those called essential, because the cow cannot produce them herself.
Transition cows are the next generation of milking cows in your herd, so every effort should be made to ensure that they have the best transition into milking and become profitable long-term herd members. Just letting one thing slip under the radar - such as diet, or space allocation - can unknowingly cause costly health problems later on.
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.
If you’re one of the hundreds or even thousands of owners in the UK whose horse or pony suffers from laminitis, you’ll be acutely aware of the dangers of Spring grass.
