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Vaccination - Cost-Effective Insurance Against Disease

Vaccination - Cost-Effective Insurance Against Disease

A practical guide to sheep vaccination for lifestyle farmers, including when and how to vaccinate ewes and lambs against clostridial diseases, plus advice on abortion vaccines and essential boosters for other farm animals.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoatsHorses & other Equines
Metabolic Diseases - Hypocalcaemia

Metabolic Diseases - Hypocalcaemia

Milk fever, or hypocalcaemia, is a serious risk for cows and ewes around calving or lambing. Learn how to recognise the early signs, prevent outbreaks, and treat affected animals quickly.

The BasicsSheepCattle
Metabolic Diseases Overview

Metabolic Diseases Overview

Ewes and cows are at high risk of metabolic disease in late pregnancy and early lactation. Learn the warning signs, causes, and how to prevent grass staggers, milk fever, and sleepy sickness.

The Basics

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