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Tupping Time
24 July 2025
The Ram effect Its tupping time again, most of you will be well underway but here are a few tips for successful and effective tupping. Following an absence of male contact the introduction of a male to anoestrus (non-cycling) ewes, whether he is vasectomised or entire will quickly, within 2 days, start them cycling, hence the ram effect. Sheep are short day breeders which means they begin to cycle as day length shortens, starting in
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Tractor Convoy
26 March 2024
Tractor Adventures! Last night, 100s of tractors descended on West Minster to protest low-cost agricultural imports. This follows actions from other farmers across Europe. Some farmers are concerned that the post-Brexit schemes are too focused on Environmental work. Specifically aimed at raising awareness, the tractor convoy is the 3rd demonstration this year following Canterbury and Dover. Fairness for Farmers of Kent and Save British Farming are calling for an end to imports, which they claim are often produced to a lower environmental standard and animal welfare. Chemicals used are also often banned in the UK. The new English agricultural policy is aimed at paying farmers for environmental measures such as habitat creation so planting trees etc. which then takes land out of food production. “No farmers, No Food, No Future” is the main slogan being displayed on tractors and agricultural vehicles.
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Cat Stress
12th October 2023
Most cats prefer their own company and bringing a new cat into the household can cause stress.
If you are thinking of getting another cat/kitten, here are some of the signs you need to watch out for and what you can do to reduce them:
- Reluctance to move
- Spraying urine indoors or outside the litter tray
- Changes in behaviour including aggression
- Hissing, growling and miaowing more than usual
- Overgrooming
- Hiding
- Changes in the amount of time spent inside or outside the home
Some cats can get a bladder infection called Feline Cystitis. This may cause blood to appear in the urine and can be painful.
Ways to reduce stress
Each cat should have their own feeding and water bowl. This should also have their own cat bed, hiding place and litter tray.
These should be spaced out around the home so your cats can choose to avoid each other.
Cats aren’t good at sharing! Give them plenty of food and water so coming into contact with each other doesn’t cause undue stress.
Where possible, provide spares of everything i.e., if you have 2 cats, provide 3 litter trays, food and water bowls.
There are also products you can use to try reduce stress such as Feliway Friends. To learn more about Feliway Friends click here.
