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Mycoplasma bovis in 2025: What Lifestyle Farmers Need to Know

Mycoplasma bovis in 2025: What Lifestyle Farmers Need to Know

Concerned about Mycoplasma bovis? Learn how this cattle disease spreads, what symptoms to look for, and how lifestyle farmers can reduce risk through biosecurity and good practice.

The Basics
Lameness in Livestock - Part 3: Lameness in Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Deer

Lameness in Livestock - Part 3: Lameness in Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Deer

Lameness in sheep, goats, cattle, and deer is often caused by infections like foot scald and foot-rot. Learn how to treat and prevent these issues on your lifestyle block.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoatsOther species
Keeping ducks

Keeping ducks

Ducks are endearing creatures and they make friendly and lovable pets, even if they can be a bit messy! What's so good about them?

Poultry
Fireworks and animals

Fireworks and animals

Fireworks can be terrifying for pets, livestock and wildlife. Learn how to protect animals during displays, including practical advice for dog owners, horse keepers and firework organisers.

The Basics
Scouring in Hand Reared Animals

Scouring in Hand Reared Animals

Scours in hand-reared lambs, calves, and kids can be fatal if untreated. Learn how to prevent and manage diarrhoea with proper feeding, hygiene, and early intervention.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoats
Hand Rearing Lambs, Kids and Calves

Hand Rearing Lambs, Kids and Calves

Hand-rearing orphan lambs, goat kids, and calves takes time, care, and attention. Learn how to feed, house, and care for young animals to avoid common problems like scours and poor growth.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoats

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