Wormer

Don’t let worms threaten your horses

Did you know that there are several different types of worms that can harm your horses? Common ones include roundworm, lungworm, tapeworm, and redworm. A heavy infestation of parasites can have a huge impact on horse health. It may cause weight loss, anaemia, colic, performance issues, respiratory problems, and poor growth. However, while treatment is important when necessary, you shouldn’t just blanket use wormer. It can lead to bigger challenges in the future, like proliferation of resistant worms. Continue reading

Waterproofs

What should every farmer have in their daily toolkit?

Farming is a really challenging job, but is incredibly important. Without farmers, there would be huge concerns about food supplies. So, the agriculture industry deserves a lot of respect. The people who work in it also need to ensure they have everything they need to work safely and effectively. The right daily toolkit is essential. It should include suitable footwear, waterproofs, and some surprising things too. Continue reading

Animal feed

Bigger warning for UK livestock farmers

Earlier this month, ForFarmers gave a warning to organic dairy farmers in the UK that there is likely a tough period ahead. Feed shortages could become a major issue, especially if people fail to plan properly and act quickly. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is now spreading the warning to all livestock farmers. They say the outlook for animal feed could be difficult into Q2 2026. Continue reading