Farm and Country Supplies

26/02/2019

Lambing Time is here again !
Some are about to start, some are way off and a few have nearly finished !!

Whenever you are lambing, we have the complete range of reliable and effective lambing supplies - at great prices.

And don’t forget the lambing kit deals – simply give us the whole list and take a look at the deal price we offer.

22/11/2018

ELECTRIC FENCING - Not sure whether you need a mains powered or battery powered energizer? - Not a problem anymore! Agrifence Dual Powered energizer solves this issue for you by working in both ways. Come in store or give us a call to find out more about our latest range.

20/11/2018

NEW Agrifence range now IN STORE!
Come and check out the new range of electric fencing.
A wide range of products to suit your every need.
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We've added to our existing electric range by bringing in a wide variety of materials making it even easier to set up your fencing.
Our new energizers offer a dual powered option for both battery and mains power and we also now have a solar powered version.
There are now 3 ranges of tapes, wires and ropes to offer you the most suitable and best options for your personal fencing requirements, whether it’s something temporary or more permanent, we have something for you.
Set this all up on our new pink or blue polyposts to make a statement in your fields.
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We're still stocking Rutland energizers, however this range offers more variety, better quality and in most cases lower prices - so come and have a look!

28/09/2018

Current pricing on our feeds! Come visit us in-store or give us a call on 01992 578 496.

03/09/2018

Worm control myths for this summer (because it has been very hot and dry)

1) The hot dry weather has killed off all the worms.
Partly true. The hot dry conditions are likely to have killed off most of the larval stages of parasitic nematodes on pasture. However, the worm eggs deposited by grazing animals over the last few months are unlikely to have hatched because the weather conditions have been hot and dry. BUT, a lot of these eggs will still be viable and will hatch when the conditions become more favourable.

2) As it has been very hot and dry, there will be no parasite problems this summer.
Not true. Even in the extreme conditions we’ve seen this summer, there will be areas in some fields on most farms where there has been enough moisture and shelter for parasites to ‘behave normally’. We have seen some high worm egg counts in lambs this summer, and SRUC in Dumfries have reported cases of fatal lung worm infections in calves.

3) It will take months for the pasture parasite population to proliferate.
Not true. As detailed above there are some areas on many farms where the parasites are going through their lifecycles as normal, and there will be many, many worm eggs everywhere else, just waiting for suitable conditions to hatch.

4) What do the ‘eggs in waiting’ need to allow them to hatch?
Just a little bit of moisture – and we have all had some rain recently. This will allow the eggs to develop, and as it is still warm enough, the development to infective L3 will happen quickly, so that around 2 weeks after rainfall, there will be infective larvae on the pasture.

5) I won’t need to treat lambs yet because the worm challenge will take time to build.
Not true. After a hot dry spell, the ‘eggs in waiting’ could mostly develop and hatch together (a bit like the mass hatch of Nematodirus in the spring) giving a sudden high challenge. Advise your farmers to be on the lookout, as worm levels in lambs could reach damaging levels with little or no warning.
Adult sheep will maintain their immunity to worms through the summer, so are unlikely to need any treatment. Deciding on how best to tackle this challenge in lambs will depend to some extent on previous treatments, and the number of worms surviving in the lambs after those treatments.

What to do next?

Talk to your farmers about sustainable worm control and the fact that the recent hot weather doesn't mean worm burdens will be low. Discuss the importance of the mid/late season dose and recommend ZolvixTMas a break dose for their lambs.

17/08/2018

Flail Mowers available now! Get one before your fields grow too long again.
All come with a 2 year warranty.
Call us on 01992 578 496!

15/08/2018

DESIGNED WITH THE GUTS IN MIND…

With the grass not being it’s best due to the extreme weather conditions this summer and the endless sun (we shouldn’t complain but when you have ponies this is easier said than done!), we should all bear in mind that our ponies may not be getting the vitamins and minerals they need.
The aid of balancers also promotes gut health, which is something to be aware of when trickle feeding isn’t an easy task currently. Below are some of our products, with some examples of why they might be beneficial to your four-legged friend:

- Protexin Gut Balancer 700g, £25.27
An everyday, palatable probiotic & prebiotic powder. Used to normalise digestive function & efficiency, as well as promote general well-being.

- Protexin Acid Ease1.5kg, £43.76
A concentrated combination of Kaolin, antacids, fibre, amino acids &Protexin probiotics & prebiotics. Calms excess acid in all horses & weaned foals.

- NAF Daily Gut Health 700g, £17.99
Designed to support gut health in all horses and ponies. Contains probioitic& prebiotic yeast.

- NAFGastri-aid 3.6kg, £57.50
An advance formula to maintain gastric health, soothe the stomach and support the PH levels balance within the gut.

- NAF Haylage Balancer 3.6kg, £44.14
A natural, nutritional support formula to help your horse take the most from his roughage intake, whilst maintain a health comfortable gut. Feeding Haylage Balancer may also mean you can cut back on concentrate feed. Enables the horse to gain the most nutritional value from his forage, and the vitamins and minerals means the horse is receiving all the nutrients he requires.

- NAF Pink Powder,700g £20.99 1.4kg £35.50
This supplement is to promote the perfect condition! One of the most advanced nutritional preparations available to improve the diet of both sport and leisure horses. Optimises gut function, contains essential vitamins, minerals & micronutrients. Health, Vitality & performance.

- Pink Powder Senior 1.8kg, £42.50
Designed specifically with the OAP’s of the horse world in mind, this is formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of the older horse, to help him stay forever young! Contains nutrients to support joint health as well as specially chosen herbs to help him keep that youthful spark.

- NAF General Purpose Supplement 1.5kg, £13.50
A broad-spectrum vitamin & mineral supplement, ideal for those of us who have the type that live on air or closely grazed paddocks. Designed to complement the high fibre, low concentrate diet.

24/07/2018

RAGWORT CONTROL

Two solutions -

1. A rag fork to dig it out - remember its poisonous all the time, but palatable once dead. So once you dig it out make sure you bin it away from your horses.

2. Barrier H - a ready to use spot spray that effectively kills the plant whilst still a small rosette.

Our recommendation - BOTH - dig out the tall stuff to prevent it reseeding and spray the small rosettes to save your back later in the season.

10% off both this month

Give us a call for prices!!! 01992 578 496

22/07/2018

EQUINE FLY CONTROL - Deosect is a concentrate so although at over £40.00 it appears expensive, this little 250ml can will make up 12.5L of spray, making it the cheapest by far on the market. As an over the counter product it also has proven efficacy.
Great for horses that don't like the spray noise as it can be sponged on, lasts for weeks and not hours !!!
In stock, call for advice or more details. 01992 578 496

20/07/2018

Catch those flies with our Red Top Fly Trap!
Once they climb in they can't get back out.
You'll see 1000's of flies collected over a short period of time.
CALL TO PURCHASE 01992 578 496.

http://www.farmandcountrysupplies.co.uk/red-top-fly-trap-each.ir

Red Top Fly Trap Each - Red Top Fly Trap. Extremely effective fly trap. Ideal for smallholdings, farms or anywhere with nuisance flies. Low cost, easy to use and disposable. Bait is especially appealing to female flies so re

05/07/2018

As its crazy fly season, 'like & share' this NAF Deet product to have a chance to win this spray & gel - worth £34.00

Winner chosen by Monday midday 9th July.

12/03/2018

Take a look at this new weigh platform we recently supplied. Available in half tonne, one tonne or 1.5 tonne capacity with 0.5Kg increments.

Very easy to use - simply set down in place, switch on, zero the scale and use.
Has a number of scale settings, can be set to have boxes etc zero’d on the scale for weighing other produce.
The half and one tonne are light enough to be carried by one person, but the platform only suitable for adult sheep etc. The largest unit is large enough for cattle as shown, but needs to be moved on a telehandler – approx. 130Kg

We are hoping to have one on display in store soon, so please give us a call on 01992 578496 if you need more information.