Drawing Blood From a Cow’s Tail
Tail vein blood collection (coccygeal vein sampling) is a practical and widely used way to collect blood from cattle for pregnancy testing, disease screening, and routine herd health monitoring. Blood …
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Loading and Transporting Pigs
How to Load and Transport Pigs in NSW, Australia Moving pigs can be straightforward when the setup is right. The goal is simple: keep pigs calm, prevent slips and injuries, …
Copper Deficiency in Cattle, How to Detect the Signs Early
Copper deficiency in cattle is one of the most common hidden mineral problems across Australian grazing systems. Although animals may look healthy at first, low copper levels quietly reduce fertility, …
Bottle Feeding Newborn Kittens: A Practical Care Guide
Bottle Feeding Newborn Kittens Caring for newborn kittens without their mother is demanding, but with the right routine it is very achievable. Feeding schedules, correct milk volumes, warmth, and regular …
Herbicides Safe for Use in Horse Paddocks and Livestock Areas
Using herbicides in horse paddocks can be done safely, but only when the right product is chosen and the label is followed carefully. In Australia, horses are classed as livestock, …
Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) in Goats and Sheep, How to Identify and Prevent
Caseous lymphadenitis (CL) is a contagious bacterial disease that affects goats and sheep across Australia. It is most commonly recognised by abscesses around lymph nodes, but its impact goes far …
How to Treat a Goat With a Broken Horn
A broken horn can be confronting. There is often blood, the goat is stressed, and the injury looks worse than it usually is. With prompt care, most goats recover well. …
Staph Infections in Goats
Staph infections are a common and often underestimated issue in goats across Australia. They are caused by Staphylococcus bacteria (often called “staph”). These bacteria can live on the skin without …
How to Dry Off a Cow That Has Lost Her Calf
Losing a calf is hard on both the animal and the people caring for her. From a management point of view, one of the most important next steps is deciding …
Treating Cattle Feet, Common Problems, Best Practice and What to Do in Emergencies
Healthy feet are critical to cattle welfare, productivity and mobility. Lameness caused by foot problems can quickly lead to weight loss, reduced milk or growth rates, fertility issues and long-term …
Femoral Artery in Animals, What It Is and Why It Matters
The femoral artery is a major blood vessel of the hind limb in many animals. It carries oxygen-rich blood from the body into the thigh, then continues toward the lower …
Using a Plastic Screw Trocar for Rumen Decompression
The plastic screw trocar is commonly used in cattle and other ruminants to relieve severe ruminal bloat when tubing is ineffective or not possible. Available in both 5mm and 10mm …
The Importance of Multi Minerals When Vaccinating Livestock
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools available to protect livestock from infectious disease. However, a vaccine can only do its job if the animal’s immune system is capable …
Ear Tags for Fly Control in Cattle in Australia, How They Work, What to Choose, and What’s Changed
Insecticidal ear tags are a widely used tool for managing fly pressure in cattle, particularly buffalo fly in northern and coastal regions of Australia. Ear tags work by slowly releasing …
Glyphosate Concerns, Recent Findings, and What They Mean in Practice
Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in agriculture and has been part of modern farming systems for decades. In recent years, it has again come under close …
The Link Between Nutrition, Stress and Coccidia Outbreaks in Chickens
Key Takeaways Coccidia are commonly present. Low-level exposure in healthy birds does not always equal disease. Gut damage drives symptoms. Coccidia destroy the intestinal lining, reducing nutrient and water absorption. …
Why Early Roughage Can Set Calves Back
Key Takeaways at a Glance Early roughage can slow rumen development. High fibre intake before rumen maturity suppresses calf starter intake and limits VFA production. Starter drives rumen growth. Fermentation …
Haemonchus contortus (Barber’s Pole Worm) In Sheep, Goats And Camelids
Haemonchus contortus, commonly called barber’s pole worm, is a blood-sucking roundworm that lives in the fourth stomach (abomasum) of sheep, goats and C3 in camelids, with occasional impact in cattle. …
Understanding Biotics, Antibiotics and Probiotics
In the world of microbes, biotic simply means living. When we talk about antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics, we are talking about how each one interacts with living bacterial organisms and …
Skin Conditions in Alpacas
Skin issues in alpacas can be difficult to manage because the outward signs often look very similar, even when the underlying cause is completely different. Rough patches, scaly skin, thick …
The Importance of Cobalt in Vitamin B12 Production
The Importance of Cobalt in Vitamin B12 Production for Australian Livestock Cobalt plays a critical role in the natural production of Vitamin B12 in ruminants. Without enough cobalt in the …
Infectious Coryza in Chickens (Australia)
Coryza, often called infectious coryza, is a contagious respiratory condition seen in chickens. It spreads quickly within a flock and is most common in areas with high humidity, poor airflow, …
Heatstroke in Livestock
Hot days and humid nights put real pressure on livestock. Preparation, early recognition, and a clear response plan can prevent losses. This guide explains the warning signs, how to confirm …
Backlining Cattle: Pros & Cons
Backlining is the application of a pour on treatment along the animal’s back, from the shoulders to the tail head. The liquid spreads across the skin and is either absorbed …
Protecting Your Chickens From Fox Attacks
Fox attacks are one of the most confronting issues for backyard chicken keepers. A single visit can wipe out a flock. Understanding why foxes behave this way, why attacks spike …
How to Identify and Prevent Copper Deficiency in Goats
Copper supports coat colour, fertility, immunity, growth and parasite resilience in goats. A true deficiency develops slowly, so spotting early signs and preventing antagonists in the diet and water makes …
Understanding Joint Ill in Calves
Joint ill in calves is a painful and potentially life-threatening condition that affects the joints of young calves, most commonly in the first few weeks of life. It develops when …
Understanding Respiratory Distress in Chickens: What You Need to Know
Backyard keepers often see open mouth breathing, neck stretching, or a raspy sound and assume it is one simple problem. The tricky part is that chickens breathe differently from mammals, …
Understanding IV Solutions for Livestock: When to Use (and When Not to)
Intravenous fluids help restore hydration, correct electrolytes, and support recovery in livestock. Choosing the right fluid matters. Below is a practical guide to five common solutions: Hartmann’s, Sodium Chloride, Sodium …
Mixing Injectable Products in a Single Syringe: What You Need to Know
Mixing Injectable Products in One Syringe: What You Need to Know Injectable products are common in livestock health programs. Vaccines, vitamins, and antibiotics all play a role. It is tempting …
Mineral injections for fertility in cows and bulls
Mineral Injections for Fertility in Cows and Bulls Short version: Targeted injectable trace minerals can support fertility by protecting eggs and sperm from oxidative stress, helping hormones work normally, and …
Trichuris: Whipworms
Trichuris, whipworms in Australia, what they are and how to manage them Trichuris, commonly called whipworms, are intestinal worms with a thin front end and thicker tail end. In Australia …
Eimeria (Coccidia):, Signs, Oocyst Testing and Control
Eimeria in Australia, what it is and how to manage it Eimeria are coccidian protozoa that infect the gut lining. They are most important in young stock that are crowded …
Giardia: Signs, Testing and Control for Sheep and Cattle
Giardia in Australia, what it is and how to manage it Giardia is a protozoan parasite that affects the small intestine. It is most important in young stock on wet …
Cestodes: Tapeworm, Signs, Testing and Control
Cestodes, tapeworm in Australia, what they are and how to manage them Tapeworms (cestodes) are flatworms that live in the gut of grazing animals. In Australia they are most often …
Can Feeding Pellets Cause Bloat in Ruminants?
Short answer: yes, pellets can contribute to bloat in sheep, cattle and goats if they are fed the wrong way. Pellets are not the villain by themselves. The risk comes …
Fireweed in Livestock Paddocks, Risks and Control.
What is fireweed and where does it grow Fireweed, Senecio madagascariensis, is a small yellow daisy that invades coastal and tablelands pastures in south eastern Australia. It spreads mainly by …
Injection Sites for Livestock
Correct injection site, needle choice, and technique help medicines and vitamins work as intended while protecting meat quality and animal welfare. This guide covers intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SC) injections, …
Not All Electrolytes Are Equal: Choosing the Right Supplement for Livestock
Not All Electrolytes Are Equal: Choosing the Right Supplement for Livestock When livestock show signs of dehydration, many people instinctively reach for an electrolyte supplement. But not all electrolyte products …
Injectable Drenches vs Oral Drenches
Injectable Drenches vs Oral Drenches: What’s Best for Your Livestock? When it comes to parasite control in livestock, choosing between injectable drenches and oral drenches can feel like a balancing …
Sheep Castration & Docking: The Case for Pain Management
Extensive trials by CSIRO and the University of Melbourne show that using local anaesthetic at marking reduces acute pain behaviours by up to 68 % in lambs, compared to controls Producers …
Understanding Wetting Agents in Agriculture: What They Do and Why They Matter
Wetting agents, often referred to as surfactants or penetrants, play a quiet but important role in modern agriculture. While they don’t grab the spotlight like fertilisers or herbicides, they can …
Benefits of Injectable Vitamin C in Livestock
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is one of those tools that often sits quietly in the background but when used correctly, especially in injectable form, it can make a powerful difference …
Feeding Flaxseed to Horses: Benefits, Dosage and Common Questions
Flaxseed (also known as linseed) has gained popularity as a natural supplement for horses, thanks to its rich nutritional profile and long list of health benefits. It’s one of those …
Does Bottle Jaw Mean Barber’s Pole?
Seeing a sheep or goat with a soft swelling under the jaw often described as “bottle jaw” can be a worrying sight. It’s a common symptom seen in livestock, particularly …
Treating a Broken Leg in a Baby Goat: What You Need to Know
A broken leg in a baby goat is a stressful situation, but with quick action and the right treatment, a full recovery is often possible especially in young animals. One …
Can Alpacas and Cattle Live Together? What You Need to Know
Running multiple species together can be a practical and rewarding way to make use of land, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One common question we hear …
What Is Meloxicam and How Is It Used in Livestock?
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used in livestock to reduce inflammation, control pain and bring down fever. It’s particularly useful in situations where animals are dealing with …
How to Diagnose and Treat Mastitis in Sheep
Mastitis is one of the more frustrating and painful conditions seen in lactating ewes. It not only causes significant discomfort to the animal but can also impact lamb survival, milk …
How to Treat and Prevent Scours in Lambs
How to Treat and Prevent Scours in Lambs – Scouring (diarrhoea) in lambs is something almost every sheep breeder will encounter at some point. It’s not a diagnosis in itself, …
How to Treat and Manage Ringworm in Cattle
If you’ve noticed grey, crusty patches popping up on your cattle, especially around the face or neck, chances are you’re dealing with ringworm. It’s a common skin infection in livestock …
Choosing the Right Livestock Drench
Choosing the Right Livestock Drench – Classes, resistance, and how to make the right decision for your herd or flock Drenching is one of the most important tools we have …
Prolapse in Sheep: What You Need to Know
Prolapse in Sheep – How to identify, treat and prevent one of the more serious lambing complications Prolapse in sheep is something many producers will come across at some point, …
What to Do If Your Chicken Has A Swollen Eye
What to Do If Your Chicken Has A Swollen Eye – Causes, treatments and what to keep on hand If you notice a chicken with one eye swollen shut or …
Why Is My Goat Vomiting?
Understanding the causes, risks, and how to respond Goats are famously curious eaters but sometimes that curiosity gets them into trouble. If you’ve spotted your goat vomiting or bringing something …
Metabolic Disorder in Cattle
What they are, how to spot them, and why fast action matters Metabolic disorders are some of the most serious health challenges cattle can face and they often strike quickly …
What to Do if a Pig Has Difficulty Birthing
What to Do if a Pig Has Difficulty Birthing Recognising when to step in and how to help safely When it comes to farrowing (pig birthing), nature usually does a …
Milk Fever vs Pregnancy Toxaemia
Milk Fever vs Pregnancy Toxaemia: How to Spot the Difference and Treat Both Conditions Two of the most common metabolic disorders in pregnant and freshly-calved or lambed animals are milk …
Pregnancy Toxaemia in Sheep and Cattle
Pregnancy Toxaemia in Sheep and Cattle: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention Pregnancy toxaemia, also known as twin lamb disease in sheep or bovine ketosis in cattle, is a serious metabolic …
How to Insert an IV Catheter in a Calf
How to Insert an IV Catheter in a Calf: A Step-by-Step Guide for Emergencies When a calf is too weak to stand, eat, or respond normally, IV fluids can be …
Vitamin Deficiency in Backyard Chickens
Vitamin Deficiency in Backyard Chickens: What to Watch For and How to Prevent It Keeping backyard chickens healthy goes beyond fresh water and a scoop of feed. Like any animal, …
Understanding Anemia in Livestock
Understanding Anemia in Livestock: What It Means and What to Do About It Anemia in livestock isn’t a disease on its own it’s a symptom that something’s gone wrong under …
Electric Fencing: What Retailers Won’t Tell You
Electric fencing is one of the most efficient ways to manage livestock — but most retailers gloss over the critical details. From energizer size to grounding systems and fencing types, …
Understanding Lumbosacral Laxation in Cattle
Understanding Lumbosacral Laxation in Cattle: A Quiet Threat With Herd-Wide Impacts Lumbosacral laxation in cattle is one of those conditions that often flies under the radar until it’s too late. …
Humane Livestock Euthanasia Made Easy
Why Every Livestock Owner and Wildlife Rescuer Should Have a Captive Bolt Slaughter Kit on Hand When it comes to livestock and wildlife management, there are times where tough decisions …
Coccidia in Goats & Sheep
Coccidiosis is a common cause of diarrhoea, weight loss, and poor growth in young goats and sheep. Caused by microscopic parasites Eimeria spp., coccidia live in the lining of the …
Choosing the Right Milk Replacer
Why Quality Milk Replacers Matter: Giving Poddy Lambs and Calves the Best Start If there’s one lesson I’ve learned over years of bottle-raising poddy animals, it’s this — what you …
What to Consider if a Lamb or Kid Is Rejected by Its Mother
When to Intervene: What to Consider if a Lamb or Kid Is Rejected by Its Mother Rejection of newborn lambs or kids is a situation that requires careful observation, not …
Bloat in Cattle: Prevention, Treatment & Aftercare
Understanding and Managing Bloat in Cattle: Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare Bloat is a potentially life-threatening condition in cattle that every producer should be prepared for. Whether you’re running a large …
Fatty Liver Disease in Alpacas
Understanding Fatty Liver Disease in Alpacas: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment Fatty liver disease, or hepatic lipidosis, is increasingly recognized as a significant health issue in alpacas. Despite limited research, …
Drench and Injectable Options for Alpacas
How to Navigate Limited Drench and Injectable Options for Alpacas: A Practical Guide for Australian Farmers If you’ve ever tried to treat your alpacas with a drench or injectable, you’ve …
The Importance of Thiamine (B1) in Livestock Health
As a livestock specialist, one thing I’m always keeping an eye out for especially in ruminants like sheep, cattle and goats is thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. While it’s not always …
Thrush and Foot Rot in Livestock
Understanding Thrush and Foot Rot in Livestock: What It Is, When It Happens and How to Treat It If you’ve ever dealt with limping sheep, a smelly hoof, or animals …
Why Vitamin and Supplement Injections Matter
Alpacas are hardy animals, but when it comes to nutrition especially vitamins and minerals they can be surprisingly high-maintenance. If you’re not paying attention to their vitamin intake, you might …
Monitoring Temperature in Livestock
Monitoring body temperature in livestock is a vital step in early illness detection, proper diagnosis, and effective treatment. This guide covers healthy temperature ranges for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, …
Dung beetles in Cattle
Dung beetles have significant beneficial effects in cattle pastures. By breaking down and burying dung pats they clear the pasture of dung accumulation, return nutrients to the plant root zone …
Cribbing or Wind Sucking in Horses
Cribbing or crib biting is a vice in which the horse places its upper incisors on a horizontal solid surface, presses down, arches its neck and pulls back. As this …
Essential Guide to Chicken Care and Coop Setup
Chickens are pretty low maintenance when you have the right setup, like with everything preparation is the key. Having the right equipment designed for the job will increase the happiness …
Understanding Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFW) in Livestock
Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFW), sometimes referred to as “Reef Fecal Water Syndrome,” is a condition most commonly observed in horses, though it can also affect cattle and other livestock. …
Alpaca Care in Australia: The Ultimate Hobby Farmer’s Guide
The alpaca belongs to the South American camelid family and is closely related to its camelid cousins the llama and the camel. Alpacas are wonderful, versatile creatures that tend to …
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Calf Care Guide, Raising Poddy Calves
Short answer: Feed a consistent volume at the right temperature, keep gear spotless, build pellet intake early, and wean when intake shows the calf is ready, not by age alone. …
Essential Tips for Rearing Rejected Lambs
Here are our essential tips for rearing rejected Lambs. Lambs that have been rejected by theirs mums can can be a bit difficult to get started and there is a …
Effective Management of Strongyle Nematodes
Strongyles, sometimes written strongyls or strongylids, are roundworms that live in the gut of grazing animals. In Australia they affect sheep, cattle and goats to varying degrees. This page explains …
Coccidia Symptoms and Transmission
Coccidia in Australia, what they are and how to manage them Coccidia are protozoan parasites, mainly Eimeria species, that affect sheep, cattle and goats. They are most important in young …
Ascarids in Young Horses
Ascarids, what they are and how to manage them Ascarids are large roundworms with thick shelled eggs that persist in the environment. In Australian grazing systems they are most relevant …
Strongyloides Life Cycle and Treatment
What are Strongyloides? Strongyloides are tiny roundworms that can affect sheep, cattle and goats. They are most important in young stock on wet, warm country. This page explains what a …
Understanding Trematodes
The Complex Life Cycle of Flukes Liver fluke is a trematode parasite that cycles through snails on wet country, irrigation areas and swampy paddocks. It affects sheep and cattle across …
Faecal Egg Count Guide: EPG Results
Faecal egg count (WEC) results just arrived? This page explains what your EPG means, how parasite class and the McMaster test guide a safe worm egg count treatment plan, and …
Understanding Sheep Marking: Health and Practices
What is Marking in Sheep? Known as marking, this is the process often performed within the first few weeks of life that removes the tail, castration of rams, ear tagging, …
Understanding Drench Resistance in Livestock
A New Approach to Managing Parasites There is no argument that drenching is an important part of livestock management and in a lot of cases it’s critical to ensure your …
Essential Guide to Raising Chicks
Rearing Chicks Raising baby chicks is such a rewarding experience and the bond these chicks form with you creates a totally different experience in keeping chickens. Chicks are pretty low …
Effective Roundworm Control: Insights for Sheep Farmers
Source: Paraboss / WormBoss ROUNDWORM LIFE CYCLE Most roundworms of sheep and goats share this basic roundworm life cycle. DUNG STAGE Worm eggs that have passed from the sheep in …
Tips for Successful Hand Rearing of Birds
Hand Rearing Birds Rearing birds by hand is demanding, I want to point that out first off. It’s tiring and messy, you will constantly be cleaning up after them and …
FAMACHA: A Guide to Assessing Anaemia in Livestock
How Often Should Smallholders Use FAMACHA? During high barber’s pole worm risk, score each sheep and goat weekly. In low risk periods, score monthly. Use FAMACHA alongside other indicators such …
A Guide to Crop Needle Sizes for Avian Emergencies
What Size Crop Needle? Selecting the right size crop needle “medication tube” is critical to ensure the safe administration of emergency medications, fluids and formula in sick or neonate birds. …
Excessive Salivation in Alpacas
Excessive salivation, characterized by drooling or frothy saliva around the lips, may be caused by a variety of things including chemical irritants fungal toxins, virus and bacterial diseases affecting the …
Urinary Calculi In Goats
In goats, clinical obstructive urolithiasis, or urinary calculi, is most frequently seen in young, early-castrated male goats fed high-grain diets, although it can also occur in intact males and may …
Head Shaking in Horses
In the last few months I have had a few cases of head shakers. A lot of us do not really understand what the true meaning of a head shaker …
Three Questions To Ask When Your Horse Won’t Eat
When your horse loses his appetite for no apparent reason, answer three questions as you looking for the cause. Whether it’s just a few mouthfuls of feed sitting in the …
Vet’s Corner with lambing tips: ‘A ewe is basically like a mini cow’
It is no secret that proper management, attention to detail and patience can lead to a more successful lambing season. Timing is key, and while the general rule of thumb …
Pestivirus (BVDV)
Pestivirus causes abortion, ill-thrift in young animals, diarrhoea and respiratory disease. It is also known as bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV). Transmission is via direct contact with a carrier animal. …
Managing the risk of mastitis in wet weather
Muddy conditions from floods and the ongoing wet conditions in Australia created an increased risk of mastitis in their cows. What can farmers do to manage this risk? Agriculture Victoria …
SELENIUM DEFICIENCY AN ISSUE
Selenium is an essential element in the diet of animals. It plays an important role in immune function, growth and muscle function, and fertility. Selenium is found in the soil, …
Understanding Worm Egg Counts for Horses
Faecal Egg Count for Horses helps you target horse worming and reduce resistance. A worm egg count shows the type and level of worms so you treat only when needed. …
Parasites that thrive after floods
No. 1: The ‘jelly-bean’parasites: stomach flukes- (paramphistomes) After floods, some parasites take advantage of the wet conditions to spread on pastures and infest livestock. A perfect example is stomach flukes, …
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Source: Calf Distinction PreviousNext Many would consider colostrum to be the most important management factor in a calf’s life. Colostrum is a complex biological liquid that contains a large number …
Decoding Diarrhea
Source: Calf Distinction PreviousNext Calf scours causes more financial losses to producers than any other health problem in their herds. Calf scours is not a single disease; it is a …
Calf Respiratory Health
Source: Calf Distinction. Pneumonia is one of the most common diseases we see in dairy calves from birth to weaning. Diagnosing, treating and preventing pneumonia is very important for every …
What Is A Freemartin
Freemartinism is recognized as one of the most severe forms of sexual abnormality among cattle. This condition causes infertility in the female cattle born twin to a male. When a …
NSW fast tracks mRNA FMD and Lumpy Skin Disease vaccines
The NSW Government has taken another step towards fast tracking the world first mRNA vaccines for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease, inking a deal with US …
Drench Groups and Actives
Choosing a drench in Australia comes down to what works on your property, your stock class and the season. Here is a quick guide to the main drench actives, written …
Calves, Group Housing Considerations – Disease Pressure
Something that doesn’t get considered often enough when designing and modifying calf barns, and establishing sanitation protocols is the disease pressure of the pen or building. Calves are especially sensitive …
Reducing Disease Pressure on Newborn Calves in your Maternity Pen
We do the best we can when it comes to our calving pens. There isn’t always time to pressure wash them, sometimes there are huge slugs of calvings that don’t …
IgG’s and Serum Total Proteins, Are they telling you a true story?
One thing that has been a main topic of concern and reference point for maternity pen success has been colostrum quality and subsequently a calf’s STP (serum total protein). While …
Strong outlook for NZ beef, but new ideas needed to address key industry challenges – Rabobank report
19th Jan 23, 10:12am – This content is supplied by Rabobank. Tight global beef supplies and steady demand for New Zealand beef are expected to support healthy farmgate prices for New …
Summer worm problems in cattle, goats, and sheep
23 JAN 2023 – Written by ParaBoss Worms are active all year round. But some worms really love warm wet weather. This means that as the weather warms up in …
Can a Goat Breed with Sheep? (Are Goat-Sheep Hybrids Real?)
Written by Tim RhodesLast Updated: Jan 16, 2023 Many have questioned whether a goat can breed with a sheep, and whether goat-sheep hybrids are actually real. While the question may be …
Ketosis / Pregnancy toxaemia
Ketosis, or pregnancy toxaemia, occurs in cattle, sheep and goats. It is caused by the abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and volatile fatty acids. Ketosis usually occurs in animals in good …
Goat Diseases – The Farmers Guide
Did you know there is a Farmers guide to Goat Diseases? Project end date: 31 August 2021 Publication date: 01 July 2022 Project status: Completed Livestock species: Goat Relevant regions: …
Bottle teats causing calf loss: An update from CalfWatch
Page published: January 13, 2023 | Page reviewed: January 16, 2023 Bottle teats have been found to be a major cause of calf loss in a recent study of a …
Australian shearing contractors wait for UK visa rule changes
Terry Sim, January 20, 2023 AUSTRALIA is being outcompeted by New Zealand for access to United Kingdom-based sheep and wool industry workers while the free trade agreement with the UK …
How to worm your way out of a wet season
At lambing and during lactation, a ewe’s immunity to worms temporarily declines. It is also important to minimise worm infections of your lambs as they have little immunity to the …
Understanding Calf Milk Replacers
Modern milk replacers can be used to successfully rear healthy calves. Before deciding to use a milk replacer you should weigh up the advantages and disadvantages for your calf rearing …
Cheesy gland (CLA)
Cheesy gland, or caseous lymphadenitis (CLA), is an infection of sheep and goats caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. Flock infection is widespread but does not cause serious production losses on …
Did my stock get sick from Coxie?
You hear a lot of talk about ‘Coxie’ causing disease in livestock. This parasite, more formally called ‘coccidiosis’, affects young sheep, cattle and goats, plus a range of other animal …
Treating sheep for lice
Treatment options need to be tailored according to the situation to gain eradication (or in long wool, effective control). An understanding of available products, the best way to apply treatments …
Barber’s Pole Worm in Sheep: Symptoms and Treatment Options
(Haemonchus contortus) Barber’s pole worm is most commonly found in Queensland and the northern half of NSW where summer rainfall is common or dominant. This worm is less of a …
Choose the Correct Worming Strategy
Worming treatments for horses vary depending on a range of factors. Here’s how to choose the right worming program for your horse. Worming intervals How often horses are wormed depends …
Breeding for worm resistance in goats
Do you find yourself needing to drench too often? Are some of your goats more susceptible to worms than others? Or perhaps you just need to diversify the methods you …
How to Prevent and Treat Chicken Mites and Lice
Chicken mites and lice are small external parasites that can cause serious health problems in backyard poultry if left untreated. These parasites weaken birds by draining nutrients, irritating the skin, …
Chemical resistance concerns for worms, ticks and buffalo fly
Eric Barker, 03/11/2022 WORMS, ticks and buffalo flies have all been the beneficiaries of repeated wet years across the east coast – prompting many to ramp up their treatment programs. …
Animal health issues can arise from a wet spring
By McPherson Media Group Nov 18, 2022 Heavy rainfall across the state can bring out animal health issues. To manage this, livestock owners need an awareness of what to look out …
Vets Urgent Call to Pet Owners as National Tick Anti-Toxin Serum Shortage Puts Pets At Risk
By akash upadhyay on November 2, 2022 VETS URGENT CALL TO PET OWNERS AS NATIONAL TICK ANTI-TOXIN SERUM SHORTAGE PUTS PETS AT RISK Greencross asks all pet parents on the East Coast of …
Increased rain leading to higher risk of worms in animals
The increase in rain from the La Niña season this year is breeding more worms, which is harming livestock and production for graziers. Key points: There has been higher numbers …
Raising Calves: A Guide To Getting The Best Possible Start
Birth, nutrition, and various transitions such as weaning are part of raising the best calves possible. Increase your knowledge to give yours a great start. by Leslie J. Wyatt My dad …
How to raise beef x dairy calves for the highest quality and value
The information below has been supplied by dairy marketers and other industry organizations. It has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hoard’s Dairyman. Beef x dairy crossbreeding is still …
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Agribusiness Trends to Look Out for in 2022: What to Expect in the World of Agriculture Written by openbusinesscouncil •Thu Sep 08 2022 The world of agriculture is constantly evolving, …
Six months since the NSW floods,
Six months since floods ravaged parts of north-east New South Wales, Victorian sheep and crop farmer Glen McMennemin is part of a group effort to transport donated emergency feed across …
How to Build the Best Fence for Cattle – From Electric to High-Tensile
Posted onLast updated: September 3, 2021 Outdoor Happens is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Click to learn more I have …
What’s causing Australia’s egg shortage?
Australia is experiencing a national egg shortage. Prices are rising and supermarket stocks are patchy. Some cafes are reportedly serving breakfast with one egg instead of two. Supermarket giant Coles …
Beware of Copper Toxicity in Calves:
Excess copper can be too much of a good thing for preweaned dairy calves.(Taylor Leach) By MAUREEN HANSON August 4, 2022 When it comes to copper in preweaned dairy calves, those animals …
Calves aren’t being given enough milk
Calves are subjected to a feeding regimen that is much too harsh, according to animal husbandry researchers. When allowed to drink as much as they wish the animals get healthier, …