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Which breed of pig featured in the TV series Downton Abbey?

Jan 13, 2025 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Adam Henson

A New Year brings with it a long list of events and anniversaries – and 2025 won’t disappoint. Oasis will perform again on tour, the FIFA Club World Cup takes place in America, England hosts the Women’s Rugby World Cup, Bath celebrates 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, and in April it’s highly likely that the King and Queen will mark their 20th wedding anniversary at Highgrove.
Meet the extraordinary sheep that had to eat seaweed to survive

Oct 11, 2024 | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Adam Henson

The shorelines of the British Isles are renowned for their beauty and variety, says Adam Henson; from the rugged cliffs of Northumberland and the mudflats of Morecambe Bay to Scilly’s long sandy beaches and Devon’s harbour towns. But there can’t be many people who associate the coastline with sheep. Around the United Kingdom there are flocks of rare and native breeds that live and thrive on the edge. Literally. Meet the phenomenal seaweed-eating sheep of Orkney.
How much room do pigs need?

Sep 16, 2024 | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Adam Henson

Thinking about keeping pigs? Pigs are wonderful and intelligent animals, says Adam Henson. They love to churn up the ground by rooting around with their incredibly powerful snouts, and they enjoy wallowing in muddy hollows, simply sunbathing or devouring every edible thing they can find. They have a remarkable ability turn a green field or overgrown woodland into moonscape in no time at all. It's for these reasons that a high proportion of pigs worldwide are kept indoors.
What should you feed pigs?

Sep 9, 2024 | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Adam Henson

It is very difficult to give feeding advice as there are so many variants to consider when it comers to feeding pigs, says Adam Henson. There are lots of breeds of pig, they vary in shape and size and they're kept in all sorts of different situations whether that's indoors, in fields, woods or orchards. Then of course the nutritional requirements are also dependant on age, sex, whether the animal is pregnant, feeding piglets or whether it's being reared for pork, bacon or for showing.
Is it true that if a sheep lies on its back it will die?

Sep 2, 2024 | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Adam Henson

Our native breeds of sheep in Britain are primitive short-tailed breeds like the Soay. They are small, hardy sheep that often naturally moult their fleece in spring and summer. When the Romans invaded they brought with them big, long-wool breeds to help feed and clothe their legions. By the Middle Ages these woolly breeds had been developed and wool became one of Britain's major exports, bringing in a huge amount of wealth.
Why do lambs get their tails docked?

Aug 19, 2024 | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Adam Henson

Docking is a routine method of care for lambs in Britain, and is undertaken primarily to prevent a blowfly strike, says Adam Henson. Blowfly strike is a parasitic infestation, usually caused by the greenbottle fly being attracted to dung on the animals' behind. When sheep graze on rich pastures their dung becomes loose and faecal matter (or dags) can accumulate on the tail and hindquarters.
Lower your Risk for a Hernia

Jun 30, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Adam Henson

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Lower your Risk for a Hernia

Jun 30, 2024 | tahoedailytribune.com | Adam Henson

A hernia is a common problem where internal pressure can cause tissue to bulge through a weak spot in the muscle, most commonly in the abdomen or groin area. Family history of hernias or prior hernias makes a person more susceptible, along with improper lifting form, excess body weight and constipation. While not all hernias can be prevented, there are ways to reduce the chances of developing a hernia with some practical prevention tips. Maintain a healthy body weight.
"There are 180,000 miles of drystone walls in the UK; let's show them a little love," says Adam Henson

Feb 20, 2024 | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Adam Henson

Are you good at geography? If so, here’s a question for you. What do Orkney, Westmorland, Cornwall, the Cotswolds and the North Riding of Yorkshire all have in common? Well, apart from being some of the most beautiful parts of the British Isles, they’re all famous for their drystone walls. In fact, many upland areas can boast of having hundreds of miles of these age-old boundaries, built with skill and precision without cement or mortar.
Farming lingo: a glossary of farming terms

Jan 11, 2024 | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Adam Henson

The world of farming is a diverse and varied way of life with a rich vocabulary to match. It’s really no surprise that many of the terms and phrases we use every day can leave non-farming folk mystified. So let’s unravel some... Sheep farming lingoAs there are around 23 million sheep in the UK, why not start with the woolly wonders? Just about everyone is familiar with the terms ram, ewe and lamb; the basic names for the male, female and young of the species.