Murray pet store are delighted to announce they will be hosting a “Family & Pet Day” on Saturday 10th September 2022 from 10am-4pm at their new premises on Glasgow Road, Dumfries. This one-day event will be packed with fun activities to keep the whole family entertained, including meeting the horses from Netflix’s “The Crown” and… Read more »
Why are trace elements important ? Trace elements are essential components of an animal’s diet required for a range of metabolic and physiological processes. Severe deficiency of one element can cause a clinical condition (e.g. Selenium and White muscle disease/muscular dystrophy; Copper and Swayback etc.). More often, the effect of a deficit is insidious, causing… Read more »
Correct rehydration post-calving is crucial to support quick cow recovery. Therefore, the importance of administering a balanced rehydration supplement, immediately after calving should not be over looked. Calving is an extremely stressful time for the cow. Hormonal, dietary and environmental changes mean cows are exposed to more stress factors than usual. This, combined with the… Read more »
Parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) is caused by gutworms and represents a threat to the health, welfare and production of livestock. It leads to a loss of productivity in both the beef and the dairy industry: impacting weight gain, carcass quality and milk production.Cattle can be monitored closely through the grazing season for any signs of worm… Read more »