5 Eco-Friendly Habits That Reduce Fly Problems in Stables and Small Farms

There are over 100,000 stable flies produced in a single pound of wet manure if the conditions are right. This staggering number illustrates why a proactive approach is the only way to keep your animals comfortable. When you focus on these five sustainable habits, you reduce the need for harsh chemicals while achieving better long-term results for your herd. Daily Manure Management Routines The most impactful habit any stable owner can adopt is a rigorous manure removal schedule. Flies require moist organic matter to lay their eggs, and a fresh pile of manure is the perfect nursery. By cleaning stalls … Continue reading

The Remarkable Dragon Spine Pump

A Dragon Spine  (water ladder or in Thai rahad) is a low lift pump with sprockets that move a chain of paddles through a slanted trough. Water is lifted as the paddles push the water up the trough. Often sized for one person turning the wheel with push pull handles, but at times up to eight for rotary drives. The pump’s name comes from its resemblance to a dragon’s spine. The Dragon Spine pump has been used for millennia for irrigation and drainage and is still used by farmers in Southeast Asia. The Dragon Spine pump may have been first … Continue reading