Part of your new year’s resolution might have been to get a better night sleep. You might have done this by gracefully managing your sleeping arrangements. Should this be any different for your animals? We have recently touched on the importance of providing high quality equine bedding for your horses. So, why don’t we look at the importance of your quality cubicle bedding. Statista have advised that the amount of milk consumed by the British people has only increased year by year. Research conduct suggests that over 15 billion litres of milk were produced in 2021 alone to help satisfy the ever increasing demand. This perfectly illustrates the need to pay particular attention to your cattle’s wellbeing this coming year as we can only expect milk production to increase. Being an established company providing high quality cubicle bedding in Staffordshire, we have collected quite the plethora of information. We pride ourselves on ensuring your animal bedding is up to the best possible standard. Comfortable Bedding A commonly cited fact is that cows spend over 14 hours a day lying down. If your cows could tell you anything, we are pretty sure they would tell you they would love comfortable bedding. A run of cubicle bedding is designed to maximise comfort. This is evident by the fact that cubicle beds allow for ample sleeping space and the handy ability to lunge forward as they rise for feeding purposes. Alongside the fact that by providing them with one of our industry leading cubicle beds to maximise their comfort. This can also lead to increased milking production as lying down more comfortably helps blood circulation. Preventing Diseases Cattle are susceptible to a vast selection of diseases. These diseases include, but are not limited to: Babesiosis, Clostridiosis and Mastitis. Research has found that one of the most effective ways to to prevent these diseases is by providing your cows with clean top quality bedding. Agri-Dust & Agri-Soft Dust When improving your cow’s bedding arrangements you might want to consider what they are lying on. We have already advised that using inadequate soft dust can cause abrasions in your cow’s udder which will drastically affect your cow’s health. Luckily, we have two fantastic offerings...
Read Moreabout Why Cubicle Bedding is Important in 2022Cubicle bedding in Cheshire from PH Winterton and Son should form part of your plan to keep your cattle safe and healthy. Providing a comfortable place with our range of cubicle bedding will help your cows produce their best milk. Remember if your cattle become ill, injured or distressed the quality of their milk will plummet. One of the most common diseases in cows is mastitis which affects the udder. The best way to prevent this sort of infection is clean bedding; especially during milking and right after. Our soft dust cubicle bedding is designed to prevent abrasions of the udder and legs. We’d also recommend a closer clean of the teats to help disinfect them. Diet Tips and Cubicle Bedding in Cheshire Your cows require a well-balanced diet as they need a lot of energy to make delicious and nutritious milk. Ensuring your cows feed all year round, here are some options to add to their menu – Dry feed which is usually cut and rolled into hay bales Wet feed (also known as silage) is a mixture of alfalfa, barley and oats – these feeds are usually mixed with dry hay to create what farmers call a ‘ration’ Grains such as wheat, barley and oats provide cows with carbohydrates We would recommend adding vitamins and minerals into their feeds Salt may seem like a surprising addition to this list, but it serves as electrolytes giving your cows calcium and Vitamin D, which help to promote muscle development and blood flow as well as maintaining digestion They also require a significant amount of water to produce milk properly With a balanced diet and a cosy place to sleep your cows will the produce excellent dairy. Cubicle Bedding in Cheshire – Take Your Pick! P.H Winterton provides two types of cubicle bedding that will guarantee healthy and happy cows. As previously mentioned, our soft dust cubicle bedding guarantees a comfortable and hygienic environment for your cattle. This cost-effective solution is also thermally insulated with excellent traction. Agri dust cubicle bedding has become one of the most popular brands of bedding in the UK due to its high quality and consistency. Easily spreadable and simple to clean out, this product...
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Cubicle bedding in Nottinghamshire provided by P.H Winterton and Son, helps newborn calves start life in a comfortable environment. The first couple of months of a calves life is pivotal as it adjusts to nursing from the mother and starts to eat grass or hay itself. It isn’t just the calf that needs top care either, the mother cow will need regular water and plenty of good quality feed to make sure she is producing all the nutrients her calves require. Cattle have four stomachs but at birth, only the abomasum (or fourth stomach) functioning, as the calf starts to grow the other stomachs (rumen, reticulum and omasum) will develop; making it vital to provide quality hay to eat as well as cubicle bedding that will guarantee a comfortable sleeping environment. We understand cows who aren’t comfortable will often become distressed leading to poor quality dairy being produced, but our two types of cubicle bedding will ensure a cosy living space for cows and calves alike. Your Choice of Cubicle Bedding in Nottinghamshire Here at PH. Winterton and Son, we offer two types of cubicle bedding in Nottinghamshire; each with their own unique qualities. Soft Dust Cubicle Bedding – Made from kiln dried 100% softwood which helps prevent abrasions of the udder or legs, leading to poor quality dairy production. Thermally insulated and with excellent traction, soft dust bedding will keep your cow’s happy and productive. Agri-Dust Cubicle Bedding – One of the most popular brands of sawdust in the UK, agri-dust bedding is easily spreadable with grains screened to 3mm or less meaning there’s less chance of abrasion or illness brought on by the bedding. Talk to the Cubicle Bedding in Nottinghamshire From our base in the North Midlands we provide the best cubicle bedding in Nottinghamshire as well as Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire plus many more. If you’d like to know more about our cubicle bedding or any other our other products including biomass fuel – please get in touch...
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Cubicle bedding in Gloucestershire provided by P.H Winterton and Son will make sure your cows keep producing the best quality of milk. February is the second annual #Februdairy social media campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of drinking cow’s milk as well as other dairy products such as cheese. Milk from cows contains lactose, a natural sugar that’s a good source of protein, calcium, vitamins (such as Vitamin D) and minerals. A survey from Farmers Guardian reports that 80% of people regularly consume milk; meaning that producing high quality dairy products is good news for farmers. Take Your Pick of Cubicle Bedding in Gloucestershire P.H Winterton and Son offers two types of cubicle bedding that will guarantee your cows stay happy, healthy and produce good dairy. Here’s just a couple of the benefits associated with the types of cubicle bedding we stock. Soft Dust Cubicle Bedding – – Thermally insulated – Cost effective solution Agri Dust Cubicle Bedding – – The most popular type of cubicle bedding – Easily spreadable Get in Touch to Discuss Cubicle Bedding in Gloucestershire Now in our 60th year in business, P.H Winterton and Son are one of the leading providers of cubicle bedding in Gloucestershire as well as areas such as Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool and Staffordshire. As a family run business, our close knit team love to work equally closely with customers to ensure you get the highest level of service. Contact our friendly team today with your requirements; we’d love to hear from you. If you’re also looking for a way to keep your poultry warm during the winter months, we also offer biomass fuel which can be used to heat poultry houses in your farm; this technique uses recycled sawmill waste and is a great way to reduce your carbon...
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Giving your cows the best quality of cubicle bedding offers them a safe and comfortable place to rest. Remember that cows may spend on average 14 hours a day lying down, so given the amount of time spent in their cubicle; their bedding needs to be in excellent condition. Lying down is important as it allows blood to circulate through the udder, which will increase milk production. Our cubicle bedding will keep your cows healthy, able to produce more dairy without being interrupted by injury, illness or distress brought on by poor bedding conditions. Why Use Our Cubicle Bedding? P.H Winterton & Son offer two types of cubicle bedding, and we have listed below some of the benefits of using both types: Soft dust cubicle bedding is: • Made from 100% kiln dried softwood • Reduces the risk of hair loss or abrasions on your cow’s legs • Thermally insulated with excellent traction • Soft dust can also be used as animal bedding for dog kennels, catteries, stables and poultry bedding • Can be used as a cost effective cubicle bedding solution Agri dust cubicle bedding is: • A very consistent and high quality product • Easily spreadable • Makes cleaning cubicles much easier • Readily available all year round • Ideal for spreading with dispensers • Helps to prevent mastitis infections in your cattle Talk to the Cubicle Bedding Specialists Going into our 60th year, P.H Winterton and Son have been providing the highest quality of cubicle bedding for dairy farming in areas such as Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire and Nottinghamshire. We offer delivery of orders of any size thanks to our large and reliable fleet of vehicles. As a family run business, you’ll receive friendly and personable advice on all of our cubicle bedding, to ensure you get the best product for you and your cattle. Contact us today to speak to one our team, we’d love to hear from...
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Agriculture is a big part of the English society and here at P.H Winterton & Sons, we take great pride in supplying the best cubicle bedding in Worcestershire and surrounding areas. We care immensely about animal welfare, which is why we only supply cubicle bedding that is of the highest possible standards. With our bedding you can ensure that your animals feel happy and safe in their environment which will in turn, result in a better production for you. The best cubicle bedding in Worcestershire We understand that choosing the right cubicle bedding in Worcestershire is important, not only for your cows and other livestock, but for you too. To ensure that we can cater to every requirement, we offer two types of cubicle bedding in Worcestershire, both of which offer a range of benefits: Our first option is our soft dust cubicle bedding which is thermally insulated and is made from 100% softwood. This is perfect for making cows feel comfortable in their environment as the gentle shavings reduce the risk of cuts to legs or udders, creating the ideal setting for better milk production. Our second option is our Agri-dust bedding. Regarded as being the most popular brand in the UK, this option guarantees an excellent level of comfort and safety as each grain is screened to just 3mm in size. This minimises the risk of abrasions and injuries and also makes for easy cleaning as the bedding is very spreadable. Soft, easy to manage and very affordable, both you and your animals will love this bedding! Contact us about cubicle bedding in Worcestershire today Whether you need cubicle bedding in Worcestershire for cows, stables, kennels, or catteries, we guarantee that you will not be disappointed with our products. Our cubicle bedding is completely eco-friendly and is designed to be practical for both you and your animals. If you would like to find out more about our products and services, including our delivery service, then please contact us today, a member of our team will be more than happy to help and can answer any questions that you may...
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