Animal feed

The correct approach to storing cattle feed

Quality dairy cattle feed is necessary to keep the herd healthy and happy. Yet, rain, snow, dirt, rodents, and other contaminants can have a huge influence. Due to this, correct storage is essential. You need to know how to store animal feed effectively so it is safe to use. At the same time, you have to know what not to do. We’re going discuss the topic in more detail here to help you understand the importance. Continue reading

Wellingtons

Where can you wear wellies?

Did you know that wellies date back to early in the 19th century? They were originally designed as an alternative to Hessian boots. It was harder to wear the knee high soft calfskin boots with lightweight linen trousers, especially when riding a horse. So, the Wellington boot was born, with a lower cut and forgoing the typical tassel decoration. Wellingtons became incredibly popular, both among soldiers and the fashion conscious. Continue reading

Animal health

How to maximise safety when handling cattle?

There are many things to think about if you want to maximise animal health on farms. How you handle different animals is especially important. It also has a big impact on workers too. Mistakes can cause serious harm to an animal or a worker. So, you need to ensure you plan carefully and put everything in place to protect both. Continue reading