A fungus grows on the dying, desiccating holly. It releases chemicals, anti-fungal agents, to inhibit other fungi. These also 'inhibit' the Ringworm on the cattle. The male holly which has no berries and sharper prickles is the best stuff for the job. A good armful of this bound up into a sheaf and suspended above the cattle at housing is what is needed.

@ShogunHull

Жыл бұрын

WOW. Thank You for explaining that. I didn't know.

Another classic Tom "Spaniels die half-trained, Retriever are born half-trained" So very true

On the family farm in Devon, we had a pair of Jacob sheep dumped on our farm, asked around no one took ownership. we had them for a bout four years, always gave a lamb. The only issue they would always escape through the smallest hole in the hedge row. As a solution we tied a short stick to the horns so when they tried to work the way through the hedge they were stopped by the stick, after two weeks or so moved the stick, never escaped again.

@cal9112

Жыл бұрын

Of course they escape, animals are not slaves, leave them alonene

@Reptile_Gecko

Жыл бұрын

@@cal9112 IF you don't know anything but an industry, don't even bother voicing your opinion, it'll be ignorant at best. And in reality many well cared for animals in the meat, dairy, wool, and egg industries actually have little desire to escape to the point if it happens it is an accident, they get lost or they get outside and are then fighting to get BACK in. Plus, the simple fact is, the meat industry especially will always exist, so what's the point in fighting as a whole when you'd get nowhere on an industry, that's not much worse than basic pet industries. Better to fighting the GENUINELY bad, and support the good, that DO exist, and are even at such a majority that some animal activities have actually been caught faking "evidence," or using clips from the same few factories they have because they don't have such luck actually finding more places.

Great way to protect yourself from those horns - cut some pieces of large garden hose and pop it over the horn tips, gives you just enough protection to work with them while they’re stuck. Might be unconventional but should help.

Hi Tom you mentioned having a problem with ringworm. I have used for years a UV strip light over our teat feeder for calves, no more ringworm (just like sunshine) put over water troughs or anywhere. Bulb must be changed yearly as it looses its effectiveness.

@Indigoturtle4581

Жыл бұрын

For people, we use dandruff shampoo as body wash. Zinc, selenium or ketoconozale. Not sure what brands are in the UK.

TOM? *YOU'RE FANTASTIC!* TH' CAT'S MEOW... GREAT COW MAN.. GREAT FARMER... LOVE YOU 4 IT.

Oh. Look how Handsome the black cow with the horns that got stuck, is!

Really love the dedication and selflessness you give to the well being of animals. Today's video is just a fraction of what you do on and behind the scenes. Thanks Tom, Ginger guy and the whole team.

@erelpc

Жыл бұрын

You must be being sarcastic, surely?

@Reptile_Gecko

Жыл бұрын

@@erelpc And you come to that conclusion, how? Cause people who don't really care for the animals would've just tried to shove their heads through no matter the stress and pain it causes, like sure if it is genuinely possible then it is the easiest option, but with twisty horns it would be one hell of a time.

I love your grandmother's tree. It's beautiful. Love hearing about your family history. Thank you for sharing Tom

Best show yet due to those cows! A farmer is never done using his imagination and patience!

Paisano's Roost Farm (American Blackbelly Sheep) in Southern New Mexico: Ahh the joys getting trapped in the wrong equipment. Last year, Ace, our now 8 yr old ram got himself stuck in the hay feeder. Our great neighbors let us know there was a problem and watched while we freed him. Feb: Gage and Fox got themselves hooked together before Valentine's Day. Hubby and I took the reciprocating saw out but were able to separate them with brute force.

Honestly animals are amazing with their ability to get stuck in the wildest ways. We had a cow once drop one back leg through an old wooden cistern cover. Had to lift her out with a tractor and manpower. Such a nightmare, it took hours, though the cow was fine. Dad and I built a big concrete cover over that thing the next day. And there really is nothing in the world that will bring you down a notch like trying to be a herding dog.

From Canada...it's not useless information...it's background and lovely

We drove from Cheshire to come for milkshakes and those sheep infront of the shop are huge!❤

even though they're nuisances, they are bloody gorgeous

@TomPembertonFarmLife

Жыл бұрын

The best! Makes all the stress 100% worth it looking at them in the feild ☺️

@dzoomydzoomy8503

Жыл бұрын

This vid has cracked me up 😂😂😂😂

Good thing you had those safety goggles on when cutting out the Highland horns! That was a 2 person job I'd say.

Your fame is growing… I just got back from helping out an orphanage in Bangladesh, the kids loved your hat with the Highlander on it, a little girl asked if she could have it! So, you now have a billboard at Banglahope!

@TomPembertonFarmLife

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh no way! That’s so cool ☺️

I honestly look forwards to your videos on a weekly basis. Its great to have you guys.

@fionaduncan5198

Жыл бұрын

The Highlands were very silly to get there heads stuck in the feeding fence I love your videos Tom. Connor. 6.

Good little sheep...went right into the truck to move them!!

What if you made those fences that the highlands get stuck in with a way to unlock the pickets from the top so you wouldn't have to cut the picket every time they get stuck? You just unlock or unscrew the picket and lift it up and when they are out you slide it back in and lock it. Not sure if that's a good idea or not..

This looked pretty dangerous with these big horns. But they are magnificient animals. How big Meg has grown, with these big horns. Looking forward to summer. We might see some fluffy calves.😊❤

@Bungle1809

Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to summer…….when she gets eaten 😮 😮

@ghostlylover99123

Жыл бұрын

They are of good temperament, they will run from you if they don't know you well enough

Reminds me of the time my sister got her head stuck in the railings at Buckingham Palace, she was about 4 at the time. Dad told her The Guards would have to cut her head off. When he stopped panicking and she stopped screaming we got her free.

That ringworm thing is really handy I'll tell my mom because we usually have ringworm down in the old barn and we conveniently have Holly bushes that no one knows how long they have been there my guess planted for that reason

@SnarkyMcSnarkles

Жыл бұрын

Dont listen to that old wives tale BS. Keep the barn clean and use ketoconazole from the vet. some of the idiotic stuff that comes out of Tom and especially his fathers mouth blow my mind....

@mr.rubber_duck

Жыл бұрын

@Snarky McSnarkles I've got an old Holly bush at our farm there's no hurt in trying it is there

@JamesMcAlea

Жыл бұрын

@@SnarkyMcSnarkles I’ve read your comments on this channel you’ve nothing nice to say at all. Whatever’s going on in your life to make you say those things god help you

@SnarkyMcSnarkles

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesMcAlea I missed the rules of the internet saying i can only write something everyone agrees with. And how judgmental of you to say anything about my relationship with god. Maybe dont be fake pious and actually follow the word.

Great work on the farm, the highlands look great.. when you were cutting the bars can you see now you were on the wrong side of the barrier? Think about it...😉

I look forward to your videos each week; thank you for sharing these tidbits of your life with us. As for herding cows and sheep...maybe a herding dog?

Hanging holly definitely works. Have used it multiple times before and worked every time. No idea how or why, but it does.

I love highland videos ,I like sheep as much as you. Love all your posts

OH MY GORSH!! ... those Highland's are somethin 🤭. No, I love to hear about family stories, that drive in will look lovelier. Thx for the video.

Wow Tom, I have 5 very correct black angus cows here, but those highland cows are magnificent.

Just as you were talking about a dog, I was thinking how helpful a border collie could be. I'll keep watching to see how long until you get a dog. An all purpose herder. 🐕

Planning to visit the farm shop on the 21/04 and honestly I’m so excited to see what’s changed even in a year since I last visited! 😊

The Highlands are just beautiful

You're planting more TREEES !!! Nice~

Yeah, I’ve got goats and it can be a challenge to get them out of a fence or something else they’ve got their horns stuck in, I’d hate to have to deal with these guys who are so big and strong. The horns can be a problem sometimes, but I think they’re so beautiful.

Those horns! 😱 Hope the holly works. 👍👍😁

Poor highland was mad at Tom for trying to help. Have a great week everyone. Be well be you

Wicked Video again today Joe. 👍👍👍. Sometimes the sat Av can be a nuisance pal 🤣🤣👍. Plenty of miles covered. Thank you for your videos Joe, what better way too unwind of an evening 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Tom, we used to suffer with ring worm, started giving 'chellated Rockies' blocks to the calves, never had a problem after that, prevention is better than cure!

I love highland cows, so fluffy and cute :D

I hope you all had a lovely Easter, how lovely would be if one of the sheep lambed over Easter 😊 The Highlands are just so beautiful but what should have been a quick move turned into a nightmare for you but like you said - "what are the chances" 😂 - I think the highland agree with Luke about getting easy fix fitted so have taken it upon themselves to slowly destroy the ones you have 🤣🤣 Watching you trying to move the sheep took me back to one of last year's videos about getting more sheep eventually - maybe a bigger flock will be easier to move, you never know. It was lovely to see the beautiful blue sky and the sun shinning, fingers crossed it won't be too long before you can get the girls out on grass. Love to you all xxxx

That is why you have tombstone rings for Highlanders!

@wendyrowland7787

Жыл бұрын

And any horned cattle 👍.

So amazing, so many wonderful projects going at once ! Super duper!🇨🇦

I had to deal with a cow with her horns stuck in a barrier. Not a highland but she was stuck in the small bit of the diagonal style barriers (at one end). I was asked to remove a horn but as she was due to be transported that wasn't appropriate. I managed it using a halter and some rope to get her in a position where one horn could go back through. Not easy but cow and barrier remained intact!

@arribaficationwineho32

Жыл бұрын

They got in, they can get out

Always useful information Tom. Thanks for sharing.

Good morning from Australia

I had ringworm a few times years ago, when I used to spend a lot of time with horses. The easiest way to get rid of it that I found was to coat it with neat Vosene and let the shampoo dry on the skin. That's it. It can be a bit itchy afterwords but it always just went once I'd put on the Vosene! There are probably better ways to deal with it now but it definitely worked.

@sallywaites8517

Жыл бұрын

My mum used to wash my hair with that stuff when I was a kid. I am pretty certain it can kill a lot of things. 😀

I don't know whether it is still available, but when I had ring-worm from cattle years ago, the chemist prescribed Micil, (might have been Mycil) foot cream, as that clears up the type of fungus.

Loved the analogy of the spaniel and the retriever. So funny it made me snort but so true.🤣😉🤣🎉🎉

If you can use a “cable puller”, it’s like the kid’s toy Chinese Finger Trap, on the end of one horn tip you can guide one side out from behind and the head will turn just right to get them out.

Adrian of Ifarm we Farm, discovered the male Holly cure last year and it worked for him too and 🤞 no ringworm for him so far this year! Apparently it works better, the more it decomposes! Sorry Tom! Just saying.... My brother in-law, another Irishman, taught me this remedy nearly 60 years ago! 🤔😉😉

Can’t wait for the new merch to come! Pink! Yay! 💗💗

I honestly look forwards to your videos on a weekly basis

I agree with @Tinytraveler. I sit down with my coffee on Tuesday and Friday waiting for your new video to pop up!!!

Tom, you should know by now that horned cattle need to be housed with a tombstone barrier.

Highlands says not a good day! Help

…be brave, be BrAvE… BE BRAVE!!! I felt that. 😂

Tom invest in a battery storage for your Excess electricity and install an Electric car charger with contactless pay, you can sell it at £0.60 a KWH to your customers! ROI will be increasable.

Hmmm, holly for ringworm, horse shoe for luck and rainbow ends for free money. ❤🎉

Never a dull moment , great video as aslways .

A fungus grows on the dying, desiccating holly. It releases chemicals, anti-fungal agents, to inhibit other fungi. These also 'inhibit' the Ringworm on the cattle.

couple of tennis balls with holes in for next time...just in case. Amazing looking animals. great vid thanks guys

121st! GOOD MORNING TOM,LUKE,HIEDI, AND THE GINGER WARRIOR WITH A MUSTACHE! Roger in Pierre South Dakota USA

Holy Moly, those horns can do some major damage. I know nothing, but it seems to me that the risk outweighs the benefit.

Love the highlands!

Those highlands! LMAO. Tom you need a herding dog - border collie. That would be awesome to watch.

When I moved from a horse only yard to a young stock yard with my horses, one of them got ringworm too - just like the most of the young stock. I sprayed the affected areas on my horse with blue spray. The other horse grew up on a dairy farm so he probably had it as a youngster? They say that like with most childhood illnesses, you get immune. Of the young stock, only the ones under 6 months usually got it. Only one time a saw a heifer with ringworm in this barn. She was a bit unlucky either way. Blind in one eye, one horn missed with dehorning and full blown ringworm everywhere so no more scratches until they were gone.

Highlands are so full of surprises. And the Holly, that was new to me. Very insightful. Glad to know. Enjoy your videos very much. Thank you.

I love the trees in the entrance ❤

Holly doesn’t get rid of ringworm but dry conditions help reduce it (proven by research). You can however take athletes foot cream (which is already meant to treat fungus) and use that! Proven effective and works well on chest hands etc :) I’m sure the wife will appreciate it

@ChallieWallie

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think the Holly trick is placebo. Ringworm on the body usually goes away on its own. Humans with a lowered immuunsysteem are more susceptible for infections. And in bad cases it can get ...bad. I can imagine these calves have a low immunity due to their age and their environment (no direct sunlight, chilly and moist barn). It just spreads amongst them and as they grow older they, their immune system takes care of it. I am sure if an animal gets really sick, Tom will have a vet intervene, but until then....if he believes that hanging up a dead Holly branch will help, let him be. It takes little efford and doesn't hurt the calves. It gives them some entertainment to watch him.

Life's never boring when u follow Tom's vids

Adrian at I farm we farm he got it up in cattle shed for the same thing ring worm 🪱 good video Tom

Love the video as always. Gotta love those horned critters that get stuck (for me it's goat's), then it seems like they are determined to stab you withe horns. I don't care the breed of sheep, it's easier to move a herd of cat's, I hate sheep (we could never keep in the 3 we had growing up), I told my dad to sell, bury them or whatever, but they needed to go 1 way or another. They finally did. They had no respect for fencing. But I do love the baby lamb's, they're just too cute. 😅

Love highlanders. We have a few and are just away to get a bull and calf for the first time hopefully.

See you in September 🎉 looking forward to shopping for our weekend away with you guys. The steak was delicious! Hubby wanted more!

Can't believe you got it done with only one hacksaw blade!

What a coincidence! I watched one of your old videos from four years ago yesterday, where Highland was stuck because he was trying to get some water, and it kicked you because it was stressed out when you were using an electric saw to cut him out. 😀Today uploaded a video about Highland getting stuck. What a coincidence! 😀

@TomPembertonFarmLife

Жыл бұрын

It’s just a night mate isn’t it 🙈

@shadowshme8424

Жыл бұрын

@@TomPembertonFarmLife 👍

Jesus Tom, I hope you're well insured. 🚜🚜👍👍

Great videos keep it up 👍

Great vid tom🎉

Got to love sunny days on the farm! When are the cows going out? Looking forward to it! Great video Tom!

@TomPembertonFarmLife

Жыл бұрын

Aiming for the 22nd April fingers crossed 🤞

@stephanied4591

Жыл бұрын

@@TomPembertonFarmLife Hoping for lots of dry weather these next couple weeks then! Thank you!

Great video 👍

that retriever born half trained quote, spot on

Maybe you should re do your rails tops with sectional bilt down features so you dont have to get s cutting wheel out and risk burning that fluffy fur

The joys of Highland cattle. 😂😂

Great video Tom

Ivomec super will help to cure the ringworm as wel tom great video always really enjoy your videos thanks Tom

Well, the Jacobs are old school and stubborn but so dang niiice! 😂❤❤

@TomPembertonFarmLife

Жыл бұрын

So cool, just a pain 🙈

😂look at the black and white girls watching 😅 I love cows so much ❤

I adore Highland Cattle.

Tea tree oil works tremendously great for ringworm as well

@forrestfey

Жыл бұрын

I have a spray with Tea tree oil against hoof rot on horses.

Tom best video ever. Go the highlands😂

I've got 50+ highlands, if they can get stuck they will. I've had to cut or disassemble multiple headlocks and feeders over the years, not to mention, they could break an anvil. A battery Sawsall is your best friend.

Haha they are cute little pudgys

Although it wasn't funny to you, watching you and Luke getting those stuck Highlands was funny! If they had only gone into the center!! At one point it really looked like the one was deliberate in trying to get you with her horns!

Love this - reminds me of the OG content 🌾

Glad to hear that the solar panels are generating the farm an additional source of revenue, but I would like to know is what is the predicted cost of disposal when they need replacing and what is the lifespan.

Remember your original video on hanging the holly in the shed Tom certainly worked ,don’t know how great video keep them coming 👌👍

Fantastic video Tom. I had yesterday(Monday April 10th) marked as to when the lambing would start. Good timing. As for the solar, this Is something a bit different. There are some excellent low profile ridge top wind generators out there. Supposedly more efficient than solar. Would you give that a try as an addition to what you’re already doing? Will you be putting up more solar on the new build? Does your drainage creek flow all the time? You could also install some micro hydro-electric units. In fact, maybe you could offer up your farm to allow some of these companies(wind and hydro) to do some experimental installations that would generate electricity yet have no negative impact on the farm.

@TomPembertonFarmLife

Жыл бұрын

All great ideas! ☺️

Those horns are looking awesome

Awesome my brother 💙👍🏻🚜🐑🐂