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April 2018

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How to Choose the Best Cowshed Locations For your Cattle

The efficiency and protection of the cattle and livestock won’t be complete without well-organized and sufficient housing of the cattle. With ill-planning and improper arrangement for the animal housing you may experience extra charges on labor and this may restrain the profit level being the owner. So, while choosing the best Cowshed Locations for your dairy cattle, you must consider few crucial things to ensure comfortable accommodation of the individual cattle. The location must have proper sanitation, arrangement for the production of clean milk under economic conditions and higher durability.

Topography and the Drainage System

The Cowshed Locations must be at the higher elevation compared to surrounding ground so as to provide a good slope to the cattle shelter and prevent water storage during rainy days. The drainage system must be in good condition which can flush out the water from the cowshed and avoid stagnation. The low lands and the depressions and closeness to the places of bad odor must be avoided.

The Type of Soil

The cowshed must be located in most fertile soil which is required for good cultivation. The foundation soil of the location must not be too dehydrated or desiccated as it is not good for the health of the cattle. This type of soil tends to get swelled during the rainy days and hence it would lead to several cracks and fissures in the cowshed locations.

Protection from Wind and Exposure to Sun

Being the owner of the cattle, it is necessary for you to choose the cowshed locations which are located at the position where maximize exposure to sunlight can be achieved which is good for the health of your cattle. Moreover, the cowshed must be designed in such a way that it can protect the cattle from the strong wind currents whether it be cold or hot. The sunlight must reach the platforms directly without any hindrance. The mangers ad gutters must also be exposed to the sunlight directly. If possible ensure to choose the Cowshed Locations with long axis that are set to the north-south direction so as to have highest benefits of the sunlight.

Facilities, Labor and the Type of Food

The Cowsheds must be designed and located close to the feed storages, silo, and hay stacks and manure pits which not only reduce the labor costs, but also give ample chance to feed the cattle with ease whenever required. Each cow must have separate space and it must be equipped with proper feeding mangers and resting space must be good as it contribute greatly for yielding greater milk of cows. This also makes it easier for the operators to clean the space with ease. The feed storage must be close to the cattle bran and the milk house must be close or at the center of the barn. The cross alley of the shed must be well designed and it must have access to the feed storage.

These are the factors which you need to consider while choosing the best Cowshed Locations for your cattle.

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Dog

Top 7 Most Famous Dogs in Film and TV

We’re a nation of dog lovers, but we also love our TV and films. Some of the most memorable and beloved on-screen stories revolve around, or at least feature, a canine character — but which ones are our favourites?

Alongside Feedem — a leading UK dog food supplier — we’ve compiled a list of the most adored on-screen dogs! Check it out and see if your favourite made our list…

Toto from The Wizard of Oz

As one of the world’s most beloved films, it’s no surprise that canine hero, Toto, is today an instantly recognisable pooch star. Toto was Dorothy Gale’s male canine companion in The Wizard of Oz, however, ‘he’ was actually played by Terry — a female cairn terrier. With major scenes that included escaping the Wicked Witch (twice) and revealing the true identity of The Wizard, some may say Terry earned more than her reportedly $125-a-week salary — a very healthy sum at the time and more than what many other human cast members made!

Terry had a long career in Hollywood. She was coached by Hollywood dog trainer, Carl Spitz; starred alongside Shirley Temple in Bright Eyes, had a daughter who also went into the acting business, and appeared in 16 films throughout her life — although, she only ever received credit for one, which was The Wizard of Oz. Terry died when she was 11 years old in 1945 and today, she has a permanent memorial at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Lassie from Lassie Come Home

Potentially the most famous rough collie character in the world, the Lassie film series was a massive hit during its heyday in the 1940s. The succession of movies began with Lassie Come Home — an MGM production starring Roddy McDowell, Elizabeth Taylor and canine star, Pal. Despite being a female dog in the books, Lassie was usually portrayed on screen by male canines due to this gender typically having thicker, nicer-looking coats.

Lassie Come Home star, Pal, was born in 1940 in Hollywood and competed against around 1,500 dogs to clinch the role of Lassie. However, he didn’t initially impress the casting officials and the job went to a female rough collie, instead. But, Pal’s big break was soon to come. During an action scene featuring raging waters, the female Lassie was unwilling to play her part. Pal, on the other hand, stepped in and stole the scene, completing the take so well that the female dog was released and he became the world’s first film-version Lassie. In his career, Pal starred in seven films and two TV shows before dying of natural causes in 1958.

Scooby-Doo from the Scooby-Doo TV series

Loveable Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, is one fifth of the ‘Mystery, Inc.’ crew that travel the country in their Mystery Machine in search of masked villains. From 1969 until the present day, the Scooby-Doo character — famous for his well-timed bungles, love of snacks and fear of all things spooky — has appeared in countless cartoon shows, animated films and live-action movies.

Originally, Scooby-Doo was voiced by Don Messick and the character — whose full name us Scoobert Doo — got his name from Frank Sinatra’s song, Strangers in the Night. Not only is this cartoon canine instantly recognisable to look at, but his famous speech impediment of pronouncing most words as if they began with the letter ‘R’ has helped make him an icon of animation. Officially, Scooby-Doo has been voiced by five people and has countless on-screen relatives — including Scrappy-Doo, Scooby-Dum, Momsy, and Dad-Doo.

Beethoven from the Beethoven film series

Who can forget the slobbering hero, Beethoven the St. Bernard? The first of the Beethoven films — starring Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt — was released in 1992 and became an instant hit. Not only was the film warmly received, but the release also boosted the public’s interest in the St. Bernard breed!

But who played the lead role? The part of Beethoven was originally played by a 200-pound pooch named Chris, who was coached by Karl Lewis Miller — a trainer that also coached animals in the productions of Babe and K-9. Sadly, Chris died shortly after the completion of Beethoven 2. Since no other dog was found that could fulfil the role as well as him, multiple canines were brought in with different acting skills and temperaments for future films — including a boy named Benz and a girl named Dolly.

Eddie from Frasier

Moose — a Parson Russell Terrier born on Christmas Eve in 1990 — is most famous for his role as Eddie Crane, the pet of the title-character’s father in the long-running, US TV sitcom, Frasier. Amazingly, Moose won the role after just six months of training and his most famous scenes were usually holding a long, unbroken staring contest with Frasier Crane — which ended up being one of the show’s most popular sight gags.

But Moose didn’t have a typical actor’s personality at first. The dog was originally raised in Florida and was a bit of a hell-raiser — barking, digging, chewing, and refusing to be housetrained. As a result, he was sent to the animal training company, Birds and Animals Unlimited, before being flown to a trainer in LA where he eventually made a name for himself in Frasier (1993-2000) and the film, My Dog Skip (2000). Before retirement, Moose also appeared on Entertainment Weekly magazine and released an ‘autobiography’: My Life as a Dog.

Brian Griffin from Family Guy

Brian Griffin of the animated show, Family Guy, is perhaps the most eloquent and rational of the cast, and today, possibly one of the most famous dogs currently on TV.

This white Labrador differs from many other canines in the popular series by using two legs to walk, driving a Toyota Prius, attending university, and writing novels. Often central to most episodes, Brian was actually killed off in 2013. However, due to an outcry of fury from fans, the beloved pooch was resurrected and returned to the show to pick up where he left off.

Brian is voiced by Seth MacFarlane and is believed to be one of the show’s best merchandising characters.

Marley from Marley & Me

Potentially one of the greatest tearjerker films ever, Marley & Me, starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, is actually considered a comedy-drama film and is based on a book by John Grogan.

Marley & Me follows an unruly pup through his life as part of the Grogan family. Unlike the other pooches in our collection of most famous dogs in film and TV, the character of Marley was portrayed by 22 yellow Labradors — mainly due to character development throughout the film.

Released in 2008 to mixed reviews, Marley & Me has since made a total worldwide box office of approximately $242,717,113 and ranked at number five in the Metro newspaper’s ‘Top 20 films to make you cry’ list!

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http://www.wolfstoria.com/famous-tv-movie-dogs/beethoven-aka-chris/

http://www.everythingzoomer.com/arts-entertainment/2017/07/14/terrific-women/

http://nj1015.com/tvs-top-20-famou-dogs-of-all-time/

http://dogtime.com/trending/30307-10-best-dog-heroes-film-television

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Five Reasons It Makes Sense to Hire a Professional Dog Walker

While you may be able to walk your dog, there may be instances that you just can’t. Fortunately, you can hire a professional dog walker to ensure your dog gets that much-needed walk. Below are some of the important benefits hiring a dog walker:

Maintain your Pet’s Good Health

Just like humans, dogs need regular and consistent physical activity to stay healthy and happy as well as live a longer life. A lot of pets will have some health issues in their lifetime which could be prevented when they get proper exercise.

Stimulate their Senses

Walking your dog helps in stimulating their senses. They will be able to smell, see, hear and feel all kinds of things while on a walk. Usually, such stimulation includes socializing with other animals or people. Brief encounters are usually the highlights of their day.

Release your Dog’s Excess Energy

When your dog is tired, they are usually on their best behavior. Regular walking helps in releasing excess energy in your dog, leading to calmer behavior at home. Dogs that take regular long-distance walks may be less likely to bite, chew, bark or use the indoor bathroom.

Provide you Peace of Mind

If you hire dog walkers, you can have the peace of mind that a dependable professional is taking care of your fur friend. With the walker, you don’t have to worry about staying late for work.  As you know your dog spends quality time outdoors during the day eliminates your headache and stress. You can be sure that your dog is in good hands.

Offer you the Time for Yourself

Your busy life can make you juggle work with dog walks. You may need to wake up very early, go home for your lunch and delay dinner prep for the family to ensure your dog gets to see the outdoors and enjoy a walk. With the services of a regular dog walker, your pet gets all the physical activities and attention they deserve while you take care of other important things for you and your family.

There are many other reasons to hire a dog walker; however, you should have known the benefits. Companies that offer dog walking services make hiring a dog walker simple with their affordable packages, pet-friendly dog walkers and quality service. You just need to find a reputable company and you can enjoy the real peace of mind that you are entrusting your pet to a responsible walker.

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