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Summer is here in the UK, and we are in the midst of a heatwave and one of the hottest summers on record. It’s been a scorcher so far but with no sign of cooler weather on the horizon,  dehydration, heat stress and heatstroke are challenges that many farmers face as temperatures increase.  we have complied a list of easy ways to keep your animals cool on these hot summer days.  Dehydration, heat stress and heatstroke are challenges that many farmers face as temperatures increase. Shade   Run-in sheds, lean-tos, and shade trees offer quite a bit of relief from the summer glare for grazing animals . You could consider a Steel framed building like the custom designed structures that can be provided by Buildings uk, for a permanent way of providing shelter from the sun. Your livestock will thank you. Fans Fans are a must if your animals are based in a barn for prolonged period of time during the summer heat. They provide some much needed cooler air but also help dete

British summer time is in full swing & we are in full heat wave mode all across the country. As much as we are enjoying this glorious weather it means  no more horse blankets and the flies have started to emerge. If flies have had you and your horses frustrated in the past, and you would like to learn more about minimising the amount attracted to your barn or stables check out our hot tips! Manure Pile ·       Ideally, your manure pile should be located away from the barn because it will attract flies. ·        By positioning your manure away from your barn, you’re drawing flies away, instead of to, your stable. ·       make sure that you can easily access it with a truck and tractor if you plan to have it hauled away. Alternatively, you might want to use a small trailer or dumpster, rather than creating a manure pile. Barn Ventilation ·       make sure that your barn is well-ventilated! This may seem obvious but it will deter flies from entering your barn