Why Are Worms Such A Problem?

Unlike other equine diseases, worms are a VERY common problem. No horse or stable is ‘worm free’ - such a thing
does not exist! This isn’t to say that worms aren’ t a problem - in fact, horses suffering from worm infestation can become very
ill, dull and listless. Worms can also KILL horses, very suddenly and without warning. There are a variety of different worms common

 Key Points

Animals have had to coexist with parasites since they first walked the face of the earth; under natural conditions parasitic burdens are low. However, since domestication modern animals which are now farmed intensively particularly on small farms suffer from increased parasitic burdens.

Beef from Wagyu cattle is recognised as the most valuable of all breeds. Wagyus are recognised for their superior meat texture and flavour, much of which comes from the meats marbling (intramuscular fat). Wagyu cattle have the ability to marble on both pasture and grain. Wagyus are horned, lighter muscled than some traditional breeds and can be confused with the angus breed also being black in colour.

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People are genuinely pleased when it is stated “This product is Australian made”. It seems that many Australians are saddened by the decline in the availability of quality Australian made products, so the “Australian Made” statement seems to offers a sense of pride & hope, that perhaps one day, when the gigantic cheap labour forces of Asia, receive wages and working conditions equal to those received by Australian workers, that Australia can once again become a proud manufacturing Nation and not just an importer of ‘cheap’ and often dodgy products.

Having an accurate GPS farm map is a vital tool in the age of high input cost. Large and small farmers need to be able to budget accurately, and make sure they are getting the best from their inputs.

The fox was brought to Australia by early settlers for the purpose of horse and hound hunting, and  have along with domestic cats that have turned feral, have been paramount in the near decimation of many of our native species.