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...
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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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The comfort and safety of your animals is paramount, and we understand that choosing the right cubicle bedding in Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas can be a tricky decision. When you choose P.H. Winterton and Son for your cubicle bedding, you can rest easy knowing that we supply the highest quality cubicle bedding in Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas, and your animals will be cosy and comfortable over the winter months. Choose P.H. Winterton for Cubicle Bedding in Nottinghamshire We offer two options on our cubicle bedding in Nottinghamshire: • Agri-Soft Dust cubicle bedding – Made from 100% softwood which is then kiln dried, this dust is consistently made to extremely high standards in terms of hygiene and absorbency, to provide a clean and safe environment for your animals. A major concern with a lot of cubicle bedding is the risk of causing abrasions on your cows’ udders or legs which can severely affect their dairy production. With our soft dust the risk is massively reduced, and your cows will be comfier than ever! • Agri-Dust cubicle bedding – Agri-Soft Dust sawdust is a very popular product in the UK, renowned for its consistent high quality. The grains are screened to ensure they’re 3mm or less, leaving minimal chance of abrasions or illness caused by some types of animal bedding. It’s convenient, easily spreadable, and easy to clean out. This product will not only provide a clean and comfortable environment for your livestock but will remain much fresher between your regular clean-outs. Contact P.H Winterton and Sons for our Quality Cubicle Bedding in Nottinghamshire If you’d like any further information on any of the products and services we provide at P.H. Winterton, including our animal bedding and cubicle bedding in Nottinghamshire, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team! They’re on hand to answer any questions you may have, and can help you decide which shavings and cubicle bedding in Nottinghamshire is right for you and your...
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