One of the most lucrative businesses to get into right now is the pet care industry. In Ireland alone, there are over 450,000 dogs. By offering services that can house and pamper pets while their owners are away on holidays, you’re able to give your clients the peace of mind knowing that an expert is […]
By insulating your horseboxes and trailers with stable mats, you’ll provide your horses with a greater level of comfort during the cold winter months and the sweltering summer heat. As you are out and about, going to horse shows or heading to the track, you want to know that your horses are warm and with […]
Cows and horses are affected by cold-weather similarly to how human beings are affected by it. The major difference between us and them is that horses and cows don’t have warm lorries or tractors to go back into when the weather gets cold. Instead, a cow’s major defence against cold-weather is their warm fur coat. […]
Take a Load of Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Limit Foot Injuries How much time do you spend standing on cold, hard concrete every day? You probably know that standing on concrete isn’t good for the hooves of your cows. But what you may not know is that standing on cold, hard concrete can […]
Different strains of bacteria are everywhere in your barn—in soil, in water, on humans, and on your animals. That’s why one of the best things that you can do is to make disinfection part of your barn routine. Proper hygiene can safeguard the wellbeing of your animals, whilst protecting your bottom line by protecting the […]
There is a myriad of uses for rubber tiles, from horse stall flooring to a surface for an outdoor children’s play area. Rubber flooring is durable, holds up against degradation from the weather, and has amazing shock absorbing principles, and these are just the tip of the iceberg for all the reasons both professionals and […]
The Importance of Parlour Pit Mats When you’re working a physically active job, every second you spend on your feet wears on you. On hard concrete floors, you can easily become tired, experiencing muscle pain and discomfort. This is especially true for parlour pit operators, many of whom spend countless hours monitoring automatic milking machines. […]
Concrete flooring is widely used in dairy barns because it’s inexpensive, durable, and easy to clean. However, concrete surfaces can become slick, and this can cause traction issues with your cattle. Slick surfaces greatly increase chances that your heifers could become lame or develop hoof pathologies such as white line haemorrhages, sole ulcers, digital dermatitis, […]