The weather has a massive impact on animal feed. It can make it very difficult to make silage. Hot dry weather interspersed with showers can cause a lot of problems. For example, it can limit chances to mow and leave grass lying for days. Most importantly, the conditions can have a big impact on nutrient value and digestibility. It may mean that many bales have lower feed value than livestock producers want. Continue reading →

Wellingtons are an excellent type of footwear that enables children to play when it’s wet without getting soggy socks. When it’s dry, they often end up not getting worn. A child’s feet grow quickly too. So, at times they can grow out of their current footwear before they can use them again. You may want to encourage your kids to wear their boots more often, even when it doesn’t rain. If so, we have some tips to share. We’re going to discuss some activities and days out where wellies can come in handy more than other shoes. Please continue reading to discover more. Continue reading →

The global animal health industry is forecast to enjoy massive growth in the next five years according to a new report. The estimate is it could reach $27.39bn by 2028. A number of factors are driving this, including investments in new technology to improve wellbeing. One thing in particular people are expecting is more alternatives to antimicrobial use. This supports a report that global use of the products has fallen. Continue reading →