Month: June 2022

A NATURAL DEFENCE TO BITING INSECTS

As Summer arrives and temperatures start to increase so does the number of flies and midges irritating livestock. Although eradication of flies is impossible, effective control is achievable and should be the aim for every farmer. Worryingly, flies and midges that affect livestock are not only a nuisance and irritation to the animal, they can… Read more »

Nematodirus in Lambs

Nematodirosis can strike very quickly so you can’t afford to have a ‘wait and see’ policy. And because the damage is done by large numbers of immature larvae that are not producing eggs, faecal egg counts (FECs) are not a reliable indicator of risk. Rapid action is often required and this has to be based… Read more »

ADAPTARAP

ADAPTARAP™ is a unique innovation in hoof care. The labour-saving dissolvable hoof bandage feels and looks like plastic but is made from a starch-based material that is fully biodegradable. The non-elastic material ensures a close fit as slight pressure can be applied during wrapping of the foot without increasing the risk of pressure wounds. PRODUCT… Read more »