Did you know that many antibiotics are taken even when they have no effect on the illness in question? Powerful stuff antibiotics, and we need to use them only when truly needed (and certainly not liberally on livestock!) – There’s a quietly surging medical emergency taking hold across the country: Some of our most prized [...]
Which is why getting to know the farmer, company or brand that makes the product you’re buying is key! – If you saw a sign for apples “grown without antibiotics” at your grocery store, you’d probably do a double take, right? The fact is, though, that the antibiotics tetracycline and streptomycin are used in both [...]
Did you know that no new classes of antibiotics have been discovered in over 20 years? And we’re using and over-using antibiotics more than ever before, on ourselves and our children! A good reminder that they should be used carefully and only when absolutely needed – Antibiotic-resistant bacteria with the potential to cause untreatable infections [...]
What one American mum found out about what is allowed for use on some certified organic fruit! Which is why knowing who grows your food (and makes the products you use) is absolutely key – We know that antibiotics are given to non-organic livestock to prevent disease and encourage growth. But, did you know that [...]
Why we should use them sparingly and wisely – The warning from England’s chief medical officer and the Health Protection Agency comes amid reports of growing problems with resistant strains of bugs such as E. coli and gonorrhoea. They said many antibiotics were being used unnecessarily for mild infections, helping to create resistance. And they urged [...]
The behind-the-scenes of factory-farmed salmon – Salmon. It’s ultra-healthy, chock-full of protein, and rich in omega-3 fatty acids that protect your heart, brain, and bones. And Americans seem to know that: It ranks as the third most popular seafood in this country, just behind shrimp and canned tuna. What you might not know, however, is [...]
Four Cow Farm was started by a Midwife, Mum & Grandmother who wanted to make the best possible skincare products for her two little grandchildren (one of whom has eczema). Nanna's labour of love began as a gift to her two little ones. Today, the whole family is committed to providing 'nothing but the best' natural skincare products from our farm in the Blackall Mountain Range of South East Queensland (which runs on 100% green energy!) Learn more...