01/11/2026
Bonfire Night: spare a thought for farm animals 🎆
Fireworks can be frightening for livestock, with sudden bangs and bright flashes causing animals to panic and potentially injure themselves.
If you’re planning a display, please let neighbouring farmers and livestock owners know in advance. A little notice gives them time to prepare and check their animals.
For those caring for livestock:
• Check fencing, gates and housing are secure.
• Keep routines familiar and provide access to their usual forage and fresh water.
• Where possible, monitor animals during nearby displays without putting yourself at risk.
• Check fields, yards and water troughs for firework debris before livestock have access.
When choosing a location for fireworks or a bonfire, keep well away from livestock, animal housing, hay, straw and feed stores.
A little consideration can help make Bonfire Night safer for the animals and people on our farms.
From everyone at Target Feeds.