Industry News

Is your riding hat up to standard?

According to the BHS, from January 2023 Riding hat standards PAS015:1998 and SNELL:2001 will no longer be recognised as up to current safety standards.

Highway Code changes for equestrians.

As of the 29th January 2022 the highway code has been updated and vehicles must now pass horses at no more than 10mph. For more information on the new changes, visit the Gov.uk website

Baileys feed finder

Struggling to know what to feed your horse? Check out Baileys Feed Finder at - www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk/feed-finder.

Farmers forecast

NADIS has monthly parasite forecasts and alerts for farms in your area, based on detailed weather data for individual 40 sq km areas across the UK. So wherever your farms are, they have parasite forecasts and strategic alerts for livestock under your care. www.nadis.org.uk/parasite-forecast

New online welfare training platform for pig producers

A new online welfare training platform for Red Tractor assured pig producers will launch in March to help them meet a new requirement of the revised farm standards introduced last year. Farmers will have three months from the 1 March launch date to complete the welfare training, which is run by the AHDB.

Flea & tick season approaches as temperatures rise

The warmer weather is perfect for fleas and ticks to jump back into action. Make sure you and your pets are covered- learn more on Page 8

Dog-friendly Highcross Leicestershire SHOPPING CENTRE you can visit with your pooch

If you're planning a shopping trip to Highcross, there's no need to leave your canine companion at home. Well-trained dogs are now able to join their owners inside the shopping centre.