A lot of farmers use wormers to treat cattle in autumn and winter. The goal is to get on top of residual parasites, particularly lungworm and gut worms. However, you could actually be doing a lot of harm here. It would be better to use wormer sparingly. Continue reading →

No outdoor outfit would be complete without a decent jacket. The problem is that there are many options and styles to pick from. A lot of people struggle to tell waterproof and windproof jackets apart. But, both come with distinct attributes that you need to know about. We are going to discuss the differences between the two jacket types here. This way, you will understand them better and be able to choose great waterproofs. Continue reading →

The guidelines in ‘Managing the Safe Receipt of Animal Feed 2023’ got an update in April this year. The Farm Safety Partnership did it to ensure that livestock producers in the UK had the right guidance and a practical checklist. It will help them to comply with AIC rules to ensure the safety of everyone on site as well as the delivery driver. Continue reading →