Tetanus and strangles are both serious diseases in horses and are easily preventable through vaccination. Tetanus Tetanus occurs when a wound becomes infected with bacterial spores of Clostridium tetani. Some cases of tetanus occur from wounds that are so small they are not noticed. Signs A stiff-legged gait, often with the tail held out stiffly […]
Calf Rearing
Calving is upon us! We hope you find the enclosed calf rearing guide useful. Although it is basic, it’s doing the basics right that makes the difference. If you have any new staff or staff you would like to up-skill, please feel free to contact us to organise training tailored to your farm, such as […]
Registering and Microchipping your pet.
What is a microchip? A microchip is created by a few components encased with Bioglass. The size of the chip equates to the size of a grain of rice. The chip is inserted via a small needle between the shoulders under the animals skin. The chip contains a unique identification number (15 numbers) of that is […]
Things To Watch For If Grazing Brassica Crops
Brassica crops are a great source of feed during the months where feed demands are increased and pasture may not fully be able to provide this. While it is a great feed, there are a few animal health problems that can be associated with them. Bloat Bloat can occur from within hours of introduction to […]
All You Need To Know About Vaccinations
Vaccinating your dogs and cats is an easy and simple way to prevent serious, and even fatal, diseases. Your young pets should start their vaccinations at 6-8 weeks old. Puppies and Dogs Vanguard +5 This is the core vaccine that all puppies and dogs need. The main disease that it prevents against is parvovirus. This […]
