Help Us Protect Our Cattle From Summer Flies 🐄🪰

Because comfort, health, and preventative care matter

Summer flies are relentless—and for cattle they’re far more than a nuisance. Constant biting causes pain, stress, skin damage, hair loss and open sores, and increases the risk of infection. Fly pressure also disrupts grazing and rest, impacting overall wellbeing. Preventing this is a critical part of providing exceptional, compassionate care.

What Actually Works

Over time, we’ve tried many fly-control strategies. The most effective solution we’ve found is self-administering cattle curtains, brushes and oilers—tools the cattle can use themselves, multiple times a day, exactly when they need relief.

The units that work best for us are the Scratch Brush and Oiler from Vink. They’re durable, proven, and used daily by our cattle.

See the exact unit we use

Why We’re Asking for Help

Each unit costs around $850.
We currently have 4 units, but we need at least 2 more to ensure every paddock has one. This guarantees consistent access for every resident, no matter where they’re grazing.

We don’t run big fundraising campaigns. We only ask when it’s important—when the outcome is practical, preventative, and directly improves the lives of the animals in our care. This is one of those times.

Our Goal

🎯 Raise funds for 2 additional Scratch Brush & Oiler units
That’s $1,700 to provide whole-of-sanctuary fly relief through the toughest months of the year.

How Your Support Helps

• Reduces painful fly bites and skin damage

• Lowers stress and improves comfort

• Supports natural behaviour (self-grooming, grazing, resting)

• Prevents wounds before they happen—saving future vet costs

• Delivers long-term, paddock-wide benefit

How You Can Help

• Donate to our fly-control campaign

• Share this page to spread the word

• Support prevention—it’s one of the kindest gifts you can give

👉  HELP US RAISE FUNDS HERE

Every contribution—no matter the size—moves us closer to a fly-free summer for our cattle. Thank you for trusting us, and for standing behind thoughtful, preventative care 💚