The UK has already seen periods of incredible heat this summer. In fact, the UK has seen record high temperatures as well as certain parts of the country experiencing droughts. With all of this dryness and heat, it seems only inevitable that there will soon be sudden and drastic downpour. When this inevitable moment occurs, we want you to feel prepared and ready. Afterall, the safety of your animals should remain of paramount importance at all times. As a well regarded supplier of cubicle bedding from Staffordshire, we have seen our fair share of rain over the years and therefore; we have garnered quite substantial knowledge regarding helping your cows during prolonged periods of rain. Because of this, we have decided to detail some of the best ways to help your cows when heavy rain hits. Cows Might Not Always Require Help Potentially one of the biggest misconceptions about cows in the rain is that they require constant attention and help. It might surprise you to learn that cows actually thrive in colder temperatures and the prospect of rain does not scare them. In fact, when it is raining, often cows need very little to no monitoring. However, sometimes rain can bring other potential problematic occurrences such as strong gusts of wind and, obviously, muddy fields. While muddy conditions might seem like a mild annoyance, with muddy conditions also comes the potential harmful bacteria to breed. This means that the ever changing conditions should be monitored to ensure that the conditions do not become overwhelming for your cows. Ensure They Have Clean and Dry Bedding When Needed If the weather conditions do become a bit too much for your cows you should ensure that they have clean and dry cubicle bedding waiting for them. As such, you should ensure you are cleaning their bedding more thoroughly and frequently. Additionally, you should opt for bedding material which is more absorbent and suited to rain. Bedding such as shavings are fantastic examples of this. Because of their smaller particular size, they are incredibly more absorbent meaning there is less of a need to dry them out. Contact Us For Animal Bedding At P.H. Winterton & Son, we provide all manner of...
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At P.H. Winterton, we supply high quality animal bedding to Staffordshire and surrounding areas. As such, we have learnt a great deal about what constitutes good animal bedding and what does not. Just like you, we only want the best sleeping and leisure arrangements for you and your animal. This is why we pride ourselves on supplying only the best forms of animals bedding for you and your animals. Without a doubt, one of the best choices for animal bedding is sawdust. There are many reasons to choose sawdust as it benefits you and your animals significantly. Well we have touched on some of the advantages of sawdust before, we thought a friendly reminder was in order. Comfort No matter your animal, you will want their bedding to be comfortable. Comfortable bedding does not just improve the chances of a good night sleep for your animal but it also improves their overall quality of life. Sawdust is a soft and durable material making it one of the comfiest forms of animal bedding there is. If your horse is getting into their equine bedding or similarly, if your cow is looking for a relaxing night sleep in their cubicle bedding, they will not want to lie down on the material if it is uncomfortable. This is one such reason why sawdust is so prevalent in our beds. Less Material For Landfills Usually with sawdust, there is less disposable waste. This means there is less material to fill up landfills which subsequently makes sawdust the more environmentally stable option, especially compared to other commonly used industry material. In addition to this, sawdust will break down quicker when it is recycled. This again showcases the incredible environmentally friendly properties of the sawdust, meaning if you want to be environmentally aware, you should definitely invest in sawdust. Incredibly Absorbent Much of the time, animal bedding can be very much exposed to the elements. This means that you will want to ensure the bedding does not get too wet and uncomfortable for your beloved animal. Because sawdust has a much smaller particle size compared to other materials used for bedding, it makes the substance much more absorbent. The ability to be more absorbent means...
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At P.H. Winterton, we provide many high quality services. These include providing premium sawdust, shavings and other quality forms of animal bedding. To accompany the fact that we take the greatest pride in supplying quality animal bedding so that your animal remains safe, comfortable and healthy; we care about what happens after you have finished using your animal’s bedding. Sawmill waste and residue disposal can be quite a troublesome task. Especially if you want to make sure you are disposing of the material in a quick, effective and efficient manner. If you have been in this position, by this we mean, have you have access sawmill waste that required disposing of; luckily, we have just the solution for you. We provide an all encompassing sawmill waste collection from Staffordshire. It is not just Staffordshire we supply this service to however. We provide sawmill waste collection to Liverpool, Manchester, Nottinghamshire and many more. So, let’s touch on why you should take advantage of our unique collection service. We Only Use High Quality Waste You might have heard the old adage; ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’ And we must echo this sentiment. There seems to be a common misconception that because something is old and has been used by someone else, it therefore has no worth or is of less quality. However, at P.H.Winterton we only accept sawmill waste that is of high quality. Our Collection Has Multiple Uses If the sawmill waste passes our thorough and all encompassing evaluation, then it can be repurposed for multiple scenarios. While we have quickly touched upon how the waste is reused for other forms of animal bedding, the sawmill waste can also be used for biomass fuel. Biomass fuel also happens to be one of the many quality services we offer here at P.H. Winterton. It Helps The Environment In 2022, there seems to be a general push to become more environmentally friendly. And at P.H.Winterton we concur. The fact that the waste is recycled and reused is one fantastically easy way to be more environmentally friendly. So, why don’t you consider taking advantage of our sawmill waste collection today. The Collection Process Now that we have established why you should...
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Cubicle bedding promises to see quite a lot of potential hazards and/or elemental exposure. From extreme heat to sudden drastic downpours; this Great British summer promises to be one of the most unpredictable and all encompassing summers on record. Whether your cubicle bedding is in Staffordshire, or all the way up in Scotland, the chances are you will have to take certain precautions to mitigate the effects of summer on your bedding and your cows. Subsequently, we have decided to provide you with some helpful tips and tricks to prepare you, your animal bedding and cows for the summer. Avoid Overexertion In Afternoon Typically speaking, cows do not like to do much movement or exercise in extreme heat. Additionally, your cows will not want to eat when it is hot. Because of this, avoid providing food during the middle parts of the day, ideally during the hours of 11-3, and do not take them out for exercise during this time. Just because your cows do not want to exercise or do much movement during high temperatures does not mean you should not take them out for exercising. You should take them out during the morning and evenings still. Just be sure not to overexert your cows. Provide Shade At Every Opportunity Following on nicely from the previous point, when the sun is shining, the UV index might be strong. This might put your cows at risk of heat stroke if they are left exposed for a long period of time. As such, you should ensure your cows have shade where possible, especially in their cubicle bedding. To put it plainly, this drastically reduces the risk of heat stroke. Monitor Water Intake Similar to humans, cows will want to remain hydrated in the summer. Dehydration can cause multiple health problems. This can affect their milk production and general health. Always ensuring clean water is readily available at all times. If your cows are not drinking enough water, try to encourage this as much as possible. On the other hand, ensure all of your cows are getting enough water, not one cow drinking it all. Don’t Forget About Rain Just because it is the summer, you will do well to remember...
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By now, many of the winter and spring blues should have hopefully dissipated. We have frequently covered the ins and outs of equine bedding and why correct and proper maintenance is essential. We have not spent too much time talking about what happens after your horse leaves the stable however. This is why we thought it an opportune time to cover some of the most popular and traditional equestrian sport activities. Shop Jumping We start our list with arguably the most recognisable equestrian there is. First appearing at the 1900 Olympics, the sport would not actually return until the 1912 edition of competition. The activity of show jumping is commonly enjoyed at various equestrian shows around the country. A permanent fixture at events such as the American Gold Cup and the World’s Championship Horse Show. Equestrian show jumping is enjoyed by many viewers worldwide. Eventing Another popular Olympic sport, Eventing is a showstopping equestrian triathlon. Eventing is the perfect combination of dressage, jumping and cross country all performed by a single rider and their trusty horse. The rider must showcase an incredible amount of skill and expertise in all disciplines. At the end of the performance, a team of experienced judges provide a score delicate to the quality of the performance. Dressage Dressage is where horses, typically ridden by mainly a female rider, perform a sequence of carefully constructed acrobatic sequences. After the performance is carried out, they are delicate scores by a team of judges. Endurance Riding Considered quite a timeless sport; endurance riding is very popular in countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and New Zealand. Endurance riding has the clear distinction of being one of the few equestrian sports that test a horse’s ability and poshure over a long period of time. Steeplechase Racing Not to be confused with the version that sees people navigate various obstacles; steeplechase horse racing is where horses and their riders jump over diverse fences and ditch obstacles. Because this support requires a significant amount of speed, thoroughbred horses are needed to participate. Vaulting The equestrian sport of vaulting integrates combines dance and gymnastics. The performing horse is attached to a longueur (which is a long line...
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