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Animal health

Animal health is one of the most critical national priorities

Earlier this month Labour MP Josh Newbury, CEO of the National Office of Animal Health Dawn Howard, and CE of the British Poultry Council Richard Griffiths spoke about the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of farm animals. There was a fringe session specifically to focus on how to build confidence and use animal medicines effectively. Crucially, there was emphasis on the key role of vaccination and preventing disease. Continue reading

Farm toys

Is it time for a day in the fields?

Teaching children about farming is really important. The goal should be to ensure they respect the industry and want to get involved. The best way to do that is to learn by playing. With small world play, you can create a scale full working farm to show how everything works. Farm toys, including animals, vehicles, buildings, and people can create all kinds of different scenarios. It’s the best way to show what a day in the fields is like, as well as all the jobs that go into running a farm. Continue reading