Farm toys

The significance of solitary play

Children can use farm toys, cars, and many others for various forms of play. Solitary play is one of them. When you notice your child deep in their own little world, playing by themselves, you are seeing it. This isn’t an indicator of exclusion or loneliness. In fact, it is a vital phase in your kid’s developmental journey. It’s one filled with creativity, imagination, and self-discovery. Continue reading

Horse feed

Why do some horses lose weight in winter?

Winter can be a really tricky time for horse owners. In many cases the challenge is to adapt a horse’s diet so they don’t gain weight because of the drop in activity. However, there can also be cases where it is a struggle to keep weight on some horses. Both can require a change in diet and different types of horse feed. We want to have a look specifically at the latter today. Continue reading

Wormer

The facts about cattle worming

Vets have advocated for the use of tests to monitor worm burdens in ruminants. This will make wormer application more efficient. However, the massive pharmaceutical companies have spoken out too. Due to this, many farmers have the impression that they need frequent worming for optimal growth rates. Continue reading