Roy Thomas Farm Supplies Ltd

16/11/2025

💧💧Dry Cuffs protection
IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENT

When you need forearm protection think of Dry Cuffs.
Create a snug, waterproof barrier between your gloves and jacket to stay warm and dry.

✅ Stops water running up sleeves
✅ Stretchy, comfortable and easy to wear
✅ Perfect for milking, pressure washing & wet-weather work
✅ A simple solution that makes a big difference

Stay dry. Stay warm. Stay working.
Available now from your local Dairy Spares stockist or call for wholesale supplies.

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13/11/2025

Managing and treating lice in cattle early is key to effective control ✅

By taking steps early on, you can help manage the lice population and prevent population explosions. And, as a result, this can help minimise stress and welfare impacts for your stock.

For advice and guidance on the best options for your needs, please speak to your local Downland advisor.

13/11/2025

And Breathe…

Respiratory problems are most frequent in autumn and winter, when calves and sheep can develop respiratory problems shortly after housing. Damp, foggy days during the winter and a persistent damp atmosphere in the shed, supports a much higher level of infectious agents than dry air.

When breathing’s easy, performance follows.

13/11/2025

30/10/2025

Gyda’r tywydd hydrefol mae yna ymwelwyr bach blewog yn chwilio eu ffordd i fewn i’r adeiladau i chwilio am gysgod a bwyd ! Gwnewch yn siwr eich bod yn rhoi’r croeso cywir iddynt- mae stoc dda gyda ni o Downland Ratta - bydd hyn yn gwneud siwr nad ydynt yn mynd ym mhellach a creu difrod!! 🐀

Autumn weather means there will be furry friends finding their way into buildings to look for food and shelter!! Make sure you give them the right welcome with Downland Ratta products! This will stop them getting any further and causing damage and contamination 🐀

28/10/2025

Diwrnod prysur iawn yn y sioe laeth heddi i’n tîm yn enwedig y dyn yma - Peter Howells- fe fuodd yn siarad datrys problemau a pa gemegau sydd fwyaf addas i wahanol systemau gyda llu o gwsmeriaid ! “ mae ansawdd y cemegau Downland a’r team sydd tu cefn yn rhoi mantais enfawr i ni dros llawer o’r enwau eraill !”

A busy day for our team at the dairy show today especially this man - he was very busy discussing chemical options and problem solving for different systems ! “ the quality of our Downland chemical range and the back up team involved gives us a big advantage over other lesser names !”

19/10/2025

The Alios Express Dehorner makes calf dehorning quicker, cleaner, and more efficient — giving you professional results with minimal stress for the animal. 🐄✨

✅ Rapid heat-up time
✅ Consistent performance
✅ Trusted by farmers worldwide

Make dehorning/disbudding easier on you and safer for your calves.

Available through Dairy Spares stockists or call us for wholesale supplies.

19/10/2025

🍼 Make milking easier, faster, and gentler – wherever you are! 🐄

A quality portable milker is a real game-changer for anyone needing flexibility on the farm or for small herds, goat or sheep keepers. Here’s why:

✅ Saves time – efficient milking with consistent suction.
✅ Gentle on teats – reduces stress and risk of mastitis.
✅ Portable convenience – ideal for remote fields or backup use.
✅ Built to last – durable materials and easy to clean.

Whether it’s your main setup or a handy backup, investing in a well-built portable milker keeps both you and your animals happier.

💪 Quality you can rely on – because every drop counts. Available at your local Dairy Spares stockist or call us for wholesale supplies.

19/10/2025

As cattle move from a fresh grass-based diet to a forage-based diet at housing, depending on the quality of your forage, your cattle may not be getting all the trace elements that they need, and at the right level ❌

Read our latest article to find out more about steps you can take to identify and mange the trace element needs of your cattle when housing ➡️ https://www.downland.co.uk/news/managing-the-trace-element-status-of-your-cattle-when-housing

19/10/2025

As Autumn brings fast-growing grass rich in potassium, magnesium availability can take a hit, posing a risk to your cattle. Maintaining normal blood magnesium levels is essential for their well-being.

That’s where Crystalyx Cattle High-Mag comes in, offering a highly palatable form of magnesium that’s easily available with every lick.

19/10/2025

Did you know, Cover Crops have a positive impact on Soil Health? 🌱

Cover Crops can bring many advantages by adding organic matter to the soil, increasing biological activity, improving soil structure, reducing erosion, increasing the supply of nutrients available to plants (particularly by adding nitrogen to the system by fixation), reducing leaching and encouraging w**d suppression.

Autumn sown crops which go through the winter will scavenge nitrogen from soils thus preventing leaching. They can be incorporated in the following spring or can provide a source of forage, prior to incorporation and also help to control erosion especially on late harvested maize stubbles.

Certain species can be utilised to provide a nitrogen fixer which is then readily available to a spring sown crop.

For more information, please speak to your local Downland Advisor and request a copy of our Your Countryside brochure✅

09/10/2025