Introduction: Did you know that there is a fascinating connection between the gut and the brain in animals? The gut-brain connection, also known as the “second brain,” is a complex network that influences both the physical and mental well-being of our beloved horses and pets. In this
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Introduction: A healthy digestive system is crucial for the overall well-being of our beloved pets. In recent years, scientists have discovered the remarkable significance of the gut microbiome in maintaining optimal gastrointestinal health. This article aims to explore the intricate relationship between digestive health and the gut
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Introduction: Ticks pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of farm animals and pets in Ireland. Understanding their life cycle, and the diseases they transmit, and implementing effective tick control measures are crucial for ensuring the health of our animals. This blog aims to shed
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Introduction: Congratulations, horse owners! Welcoming a new foal into the world is an exciting and crucial time for their long-term health. I understand the significance of optimizing foal health during their early months. In this blog, we will delve into technical aspects and explore key steps you
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Introduction: As a horse owner, you play a crucial role in your equine companion’s well-being. Beyond proper nutrition and exercise, have you ever wondered about the inner workings of your horse’s digestive system? Enter the fascinating world of the equine gut microbiome—a complex community of microorganisms residing
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A focus on flock performance at breeding time This week I did a webinar on sheep performance coming up to breeding with Rumenco and ACT. I focused on how I assess different risk areas in our flocks at this time of year. In the video below,
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Chasing mineral status on our farms Background When we look at the mineral status on farms there are often two distinct scenarios. The first is where we are investigating a mineral deficiency. The second approach is a more long term approach to monitoring minerals on the farm.
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That’s it with seven hours of videos and over 40k words I’m finished #50in50. All the content will be available on my website for people to look back on. Huge thanks to Nettex, Progiene, and Rumenco for their support in helping me put #50in50 together. I am
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Forty-eight topics Thanks to everyone for their suggestions around topics they wanted to be covered. I ran out of time but not topics. In today’s video, I did a quick summary of some topics I didn’t get to cover. In fact, since its video 48/50, I covered
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