For a long time the approach to disease in different animals was reactionary. However, we now know more about the impacts of over-reliance on antibiotics, wormers, and other products. Using them too much builds resistance, harming the effectiveness. Luckily, there has been a big shift to prevention, ensuring animals are more resilient in the first place. Key to this is using the right animal feed to ensure animals get the right nutrition and are healthier overall. Continue reading →

Keeping young children safe in winter is really important. The last thing you want is them falling over when the ground is wet and slippery. To avoid it, you need to ensure they have the right type of footwear for the conditions. Wellingtons are the classic choice, but snow boots have grown in popularity recently. We want to have a closer look here to see the key differences and when to choose one or the other. Continue reading →

Farmers need to be aware of the various different diseases that can affect animals. One of the most serious is Bluetongue disease (BD). While it can’t harm humans, there is a risk to ruminants like sheep, cattle, deer, buffalo, goats, and more. The severity of the disease can vary, but the mortality rate can reach an astonishing 70% in sheep. Therefore, there is a significant risk to animal health and wellbeing. Continue reading →