Drum Feeds - Equine & Pet Supplies

11/07/2025

* Welfare *

Tomorrow is expected to be extremely hot. Please make sure you come dressed appropriately, protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated.

There is water for both livestock and horses. Please ensure your animals have regular access to water. If temperatures become excessive then livestock will be allowed to leave the showfield early.

Dogs - if you are able to leave dogs at home then please do. If you do bring your dog make sure they get regular water and shade. Absolutely no dogs to be left in cars!!

We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

28/06/2025

It’s the big day tomorrow!

Please do pop in and say hello if you’re in the area. We would love to see you :-)

19/06/2025

🐕HEATSTROKE IN DOGS🐕

We've been banging on about this for years! HEATSTROKE is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Fortunately, now more and more professionals are communicating the same message!

Whilst the need for rapid cooling with COLD water (1-15°C) has been recognised for decades in equestrian and human medicine, the dog world has lagged behind, and very poor information still circulates. e.g. "cool the paws", "cover with wet towels", "avoid cold water as it will cause shock"

THE KEY MESSAGES ARE............

💦"WET THEN VET"💦

💦"COLD WATER IMMERSION" (1-15°C)💦
(If you can't immerse, keep pouring ANYTHING COLD over the dog - hose, soft drinks, milk, etc)

💦Dogs die of heatstroke because they were NOT COOLED QUICKLY ENOUGH, NOT BECAUSE THEY WERE COOLED!

♨️RISK FACTORS FOR HEATSTROKE IN HOT WEATHER♨️

♨️Large dogs
♨️DOUBLE-COATED breeds
♨️Brachycephalic breeds
♨️June, July, August (UK)
♨️Exercise, being outdoors, left in cars

EDIT: - If a dog is PANTING, it's struggling to control its body TEMPERATURE! 💦HOSE IT TO COOL IT DOWN!💦

❤️PLEASE SHARE - Spread accurate information; potentially save a dogs life!❤️

CHECK OUT FREE RESOURCES HERE: https://askanimalweb.com/managing-dogs-in-hot-weather/

Welfare in the Heat: https://askanimalweb.com/heat-welfare/

If you don't believe me, look at the research: Beard S, Hall EJ, Bradbury J, Carter AJ, Gilbert S, O'Neill DG. Epidemiology of heat-related illness in dogs under UK emergency veterinary care in 2022. Vet Rec. 2024;e4153. https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/vetr.4153

14/06/2025

We are definitely going ahead tomorrow!

The ground has taken the rain up well and should dry up nicely for the show tomorrow!

12/06/2025

We’ve seen an increasing number of customers moving towards soaked feeds. As a result, 'L' Mix and Ride & Relax are being discontinued.

We have several alternative products available, and we would be happy to suggest the most suitable option based on your needs. Please contact our multi-award winning Nutrition Team for assistance with an alternative product.

Contact us for free expert guidance and support by telephone:
01362 822 902 or email: [email protected]

05/05/2025

Bank Holiday Monday 🤩

We are open today 9am-2pm

16/04/2025

The ideal fibre feed for leisure horses and ponies requiring a low sugar and starch diet. Hi-Fi Molasses Free contains no added sugar.

12/02/2025

Our website is being upgraded, if you need an order please message here or call us on 01316542185 😊

24/12/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

21/12/2024

20/12/2024

Day 3 of deliveries ( 12 tonne of feed later) we are well stocked up now 💪🏼💪🏼

17/12/2024

Hopefully the fairies will have it all put away for us coming in the morning 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼