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01/06/2026

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Clearance MacWormer & Tape Allwormer for Horses. WAS $22.95 NOW $15 while stocks last

01/06/2026

World Reef Day is observed annually on June 1 to raise awareness about the critical importance of coral reefs and to encourage global action for their preservation.

It also serves as the kick-off for World Oceans Month.

Why Coral Reefs Matter

Biodiversity - Although they cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, reefs support over 25% of all known marine life.
Coastal Protection - They act as natural barriers, buffering shorelines against violent waves, storms, and floods.
Economic Impact- Reefs support the livelihoods of more than 1 billion people and provide global ecological and economic benefits valued at roughly$9.8 trillion annually

How You Can Take Action

You can help protect coral reefs in your everyday life:

Choose Reef-Safe Sunscreen: Opt for sunscreens that use mineral blockers like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which avoid harmful chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate.

Reduce Plastic Waste: Minimize single-use plastics to prevent marine debris from entering and suffocating reef habitats.

Practice Mindful Tourism: When diving or boating, never touch the coral or drop anchors onto the reef.

Support Conservation: Donate to or volunteer with ocean restoration projects

30/05/2026

Another delivery of Happy Dog Pet Foods is in the fridge & freezer. .

29/05/2026

🥔 International Potato Day – 30 May 2026 🥔

Today we're celebrating the humble potato (Solanum tuberosum) – one of the world's most important food crops!

From small family farms in the Andes growing traditional heirloom varieties by hand, to large-scale commercial farms using modern technology, potatoes play a vital role in feeding billions of people around the globe.

Not only are potatoes a nutritious and versatile food source, but they also support food security, provide livelihoods for farming families, and create employment opportunities in both rural and urban communities worldwide.

🌱 Thinking about growing your own potatoes this season? We have a great range of seed potatoes in stock and ready for planting now! There's nothing quite like harvesting your own fresh potatoes straight from the garden.

Whether you enjoy them baked, mashed, roasted, chipped or in a hearty winter soup, today is a great day to appreciate this remarkable crop and the growers who produce it.

Visit us in-store and check out our range of seed potatoes and gardening supplies.

Oakbank Chaff & Fodder
A Fodder Store with a whole lot more!

🥔🌱🌿

29/05/2026

🐴 Horse Worming: It's Not Just WHEN You Worm, It's WHAT You Use

Many horse owners worm at the change of each season, but choosing the right product is just as important as timing.

🐴During autumn and winter, parasites such as:
🐴Small Strongyles
🐴Tapeworms
🐴Roundworms (especially in young horses) can still be active, even when you don't see obvious signs.

Different worms require different active ingredients, so using the right wormer can help target specific parasites and support your horse's health through the cooler months.

Regular faecal egg counts and a strategic worming program can help reduce parasite burdens and minimise resistance.

Talk to the team at Oakbank Chaff & Fodder about our range of horse wormers, including Equimec, Eraquell, Equest, Equitak Excel, Equimax, Equimax Elevation, iO Fenbender, iO Equiduo Liquid, MecWormer & Tape, MecWormer & Bot, Strategy T, Ultimum,

29/05/2026

🐑 3 Signs Your Sheep May Have Worms

Internal parasites can build up gradually in grazing systems, especially during seasonal changes. Early signs are often easy to miss, so keeping an eye on flock condition is important.

🐑 Common signs to watch for:
🐑Scouring (diarrhoea)
🐑Reduced weight gain or poor growth
🐑Poor condition, dull fleece or lack of thriftiness

Worm burdens can impact feed efficiency, growth rates and overall flock performance — even when feed availability appears adequate.

Regular monitoring, pasture management and faecal egg counts can help identify problems early and determine whether treatment may be needed.

We stock a range of sheep worming products to help support parasite control in your flock.

Talk to the team at Oakbank Chaff & Fodder for advice and available treatment options.

29/05/2026

Latest edition of PIP Magazine instore now

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

The full range of Benchmark Horse Feeds available in store

All of our Benchmark feeds are enriched with pre and probiotics to enhance your horse’s gut health and overall well-being. We include Agrimos as our prebiotic to foster the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and Yea-Sacc as our probiotic to improve digestion and nutrient absorption. Together, these ingredients work to support a healthy digestive system and boost your horse's overall health 🐴🥰

27/05/2026

🐴The Kohnke's Own 14-Day Topline Challenge!!

Help your horse build muscle tone easily and effectively with our 14-day topline challenge!

- Daily Topline Warm-Up Exercise
Figure 8 Pole Pattern

Equipment:
3 ground poles (jumping rails or treated pine poles)
Space poles approximately 1½–2 horse lengths apart

How to Perform It:
Lead your horse towards the poles at approximately a 45-degree angle.
Walk diagonally across all three poles.
Make a large, sweeping turn at the end.
Return over the poles from the opposite direction, creating a figure 8 pattern.
Repeat the pattern 4–5 times.

✔ Feed Muscle XL Every Day
For best results, feed Muscle XL daily throughout the 14-day challenge.

Dr John recommends feeding Muscle XL within 15 minutes of exercise while the muscles are still warm and recovering, allowing the amino acids and muscle-building nutrients to be utilised most effectively.

📅Day 1–3: Foundation Phase

Goal: Activate topline muscles

After daily pole work:
20-30 minutes marching walk
Large circles and straight lines
Long and low stretching
Frequent changes of direction

📅Day 4–6: Strength Phase

After daily pole work:
Hill walking
Walk-halt-walk transitions
Walk-trot transitions
Straight lines and large circles

Focus on encouraging the horse to step underneath itself

📅Day 7–10: Engagement Phase

After daily pole work:
Leg yield at walk
Serpentines at walk and trot
Encourage horse to stretch and reach forward
Transition work
Light hill work

Focus on balance, straightness and engagement.

📅Day 11–14: Building Strength

After daily pole work:
Trot poles
Transition exercises in walk, trot and canter
Stretch breaks throughout the ride
Trotting and cantering up gentle hills

Many horses begin to show visible topline changes around this stage when exercise is combined with targeted amino acid supplementation.

💪 14 Days. Daily Pole Work. Daily Muscle XL. Real Topline Results.
Join the Muscle XL Challenge and see what your horse can achieve in just two weeks. 🐴✨

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