July
In this issue.....

Hot and humid - and not just the weather

Too many flies and too many midges; as a result of the hot weather its impossible to avoid them, but control is essential to minimise the animal health implications and associated costs.

Fly control and advice on tick-borne disease are the subjects discussed by the farm vets this month whilst the equine vets look at the increasingly recognised problem of gastric ulcers in horses.

farm 'n' equine was at Northumberland County Show and there's a selection of champions in this month's shows 'n' auctions pages and the what's on where 'n' when offers the opportunity to win tickets to VIP hospitality tickets to Cumberland County.

There's also a celebration of the Pony club's 80th anniversary, with a nostalgic look at memories from Pony Club camp and the Best on Test reviews tack cleaners, fly repellents and lotions 'n' potions.

The 2009 50% off subscription offer continues, as farm 'n' equine develops it's circulation around the region and the ever-popular Farm Machinery Sales 'n' Wants section remains a firm favourite.

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Pam Harrison - Editor