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What Happens To Your Waste After Sawmill Collection?

What Happens To Your Waste After Sawmill Collection?

By on Dec 22, 2020 in Sawmill Waste Collection, Sawmill waste collection in Liverpool |

Sawmill collection may be a service that we provide to you or it could be something that you’re considering. Either way, here at P.H. Winterton and Son, we like to be fully transparent with our customers about where their waste is going. One of the things that separates us from other collection companies is how we use the waste to positively impact on the planet. To find out how your waste is helping the environment, read ahead in our latest blog post. Animal Bedding We believe that all waste should be used rather than wasted. That’s why we recycle leftover sawmill and use it for other purposes. Thanks to our unique and highly reliable machinery, we can create the highest quality animal bedding if the quality is still to a high enough standard. Whether you’re looking for bedding for a cow, sheep, dog or guinea pig, our top quality recycled bedding will guarantee comfort, cleanliness and absorbency. To find out more, read our guide on animal bedding. Biomass Fuel Our equipment also allows us to create the highest quality biomass fuel supplies. In collaboration with Cheshire-based organic recycling specialists, CRJ Services, we have been able to produce around 25 tonnes of biomass per week. Biomass fuel is an organic material which is produced in a renewable manner to create heat or power. We produce two types of biomass fuel using grade A wood residue from our sawmill waste collections. These are split into the following two grades: P16 Grade – A smaller size of wood chip P35 Grade – A grade wood with no contaminants present These can then be burnt in a boiler for industrial heating and electricity. All of our biomass fuel is of the quality and specification required by the specialist sectors that we cater for. Thanks to CRJ’s expert knowledge and specialist machinery, we have been able to be a part of the Government’s Biomass Fuel Supplier List. Therefore, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest quality product, both quickly and efficiently. To find out more about how to use and purchase our biomass products, read our guide. Reducing Our Carbon Footprint By recycling our sawmill waste, not only are we reducing...

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Why Shavings are Great for Cattle Bedding

Why Shavings are Great for Cattle Bedding

By on Aug 6, 2020 in Blog, Shavings |

Good quality shavings from P.H Winterton and Son is the best bedding material for dairy cows and their cubicles all over the country. Our bedding materials are light in weight, easy-to-use and work well with automated scrapers and slurry systems. High-quality cattle bedding needs to be non-abrasive, dry, highly absorbent, does not cause clouds of dust and keeps your cows clean and comfortable and handles well in slurry systems. Invest in the Finest Cow Bedding Investing in the best cattle bedding ensures your cows do not get hock infections, experience high levels of mastitis, lameness or high cell counts. These issues can result in reduced lying times and less milk produced. Hock infections are a major cause of lameness in dairy cows and can lead to wound infections that could result in abortions in cows. Poor quality shavings can also cause damage to the skin which if it comes into contact with bacteria can result in hock or foot infections which can impact on their performance. Comfort for cows is extremely important as an extra hour of lying time could be worth a litre of milk. Bacteria only multiply in warm, damp conditions which means keeping cubicle beds and bedding dry with adequate ventilation. This removes moisture from buildings, reduces humidity and allows beds to dry. The Best Shavings Bedding from PH Winterton P.H Winterton and Son offer three types of cubicle bedding which is ideal for cattle. Firstly we have soft-dust bedding that is made from 100% softwood that is kiln-dried and made to the highest standards. Our agri-dust sawdust has become one of the most popular brands of sawdust across the UK because of its quality and consistency. Its grains are screened to 3mm or less which leaves less chance of abrasion or illness that can be caused by other animal bedding. P.H Winterton has also added Zebra Fibre animal bedding to our range, which can be used as both cow or equine bedding because of its superb absorbency qualities. If you would like to know more about our cow bedding products, please contact us...

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Cattle Care and Cubicle Bedding in Cheshire

Cattle Care and Cubicle Bedding in Cheshire

By on Apr 14, 2019 in Blog, Cubicle bedding |

Cubicle 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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Raising a Glass of Milk to Cubicle Bedding in Gloucestershire

Raising a Glass of Milk to Cubicle Bedding in Gloucestershire

By on Feb 20, 2019 in Blog, Cubicle bedding |

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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The Best Cubicle Bedding for Cows

The Best Cubicle Bedding for Cows

By on Jan 26, 2019 in Blog, Cubicle bedding |

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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