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What Your Animal's Poo Is Telling You

What Your Animal's Poo Is Telling You

Learn how to interpret changes in your animal's faeces. From colour and texture to parasites and digestive disorders, these signs can help identify health issues early.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoatsPigsAlpaca
Ryegrass staggers

Ryegrass staggers

Ryegrass staggers is a neurological condition caused by endophyte toxins in perennial ryegrass. Learn how to recognise symptoms, manage affected livestock, and prevent future outbreaks.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoatsAlpacaHorses & other Equines
Pneumonia

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a serious respiratory disease affecting calves, lambs, kids, foals, and alpacas. Learn the causes, signs, treatment, and how to prevent pneumonia on your lifestyle block.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoatsAlpaca
Livestock 101

Livestock 101

Thinking of getting livestock for your lifestyle block? Here’s a practical guide to the pros and cons of common species, plus what to consider before you start.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoatsPigsAlpacaOther speciesHorses & other Equines
Alpaca Farming on Lifestyle Farms - Part One

Alpaca Farming on Lifestyle Farms - Part One

Alpacas might look a bit like pantomime horses to some people, but alpaca farming is a serious business in New Zealand

Alpaca
Alpaca Farming on Lifestyle Farms - Part two: Some common diseases of alpacas

Alpaca Farming on Lifestyle Farms - Part two: Some common diseases of alpacas

There isn’t space to discuss all the potential problems of alpacas of course, but these are conditions to which they seem particularly susceptible.

Alpaca

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