Worms are one of the biggest risks to cattle and sheep farmers. The parasites can cause big production losses. They do this in a number of ways, including harming the gut and lungs. Ultimately they can have an impact on feed intake, cause respiratory problems, and weaken the immune system so other diseases can cause more damage. What you need to do to stop this is use wormer effectively to kill the parasites. Continue reading →

Most farmers spend the majority of their time outside and can be at the mercy of the elements. In the UK that is never a good thing as rain is always a possibility. In addition there is a chance of getting wet when you are doing everything from cleaning vehicles and facilities to caring for animals. With all of that in mind, you need the right waterproofs to keep you as dry and warm as possible. Continue reading →

One of the biggest concerns for farmers at the moment is high animal feed prices. They have been on the rise for a while now, putting pressure on farms around the world. There are a number of reasons for this, including increases in the price of wheat and soybean. On top of that the more volatile weather has had a big impact on harvests. Then there is also fallout because of covid and the war in Ukraine. Continue reading →