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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
Quarantining New Animals - What, When, and How

Quarantining New Animals - What, When, and How

Preventing the spread of disease on your farm starts with strong biosecurity measures. Quarantining new animals for 2-3 weeks helps detect infections, clear parasites, and ensure a healthy flock. Learn best practices for vet checks, parasite control, and biosecurity to protect your livestock.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoatsPigs
Plants toxic to livestock

Plants toxic to livestock

Protect your livestock from toxic plants in New Zealand. Learn to identify, prevent, and manage poisoning from ragwort, rhododendron, macrocarpa, acorns, and more. Understand risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options to keep your animals safe.

The Basics

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