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Teeth and Teeth Problems

Learn how to assess livestock and horse age by teeth, identify common dental problems like incisor wear and cheek tooth issues, and when to call a vet. Includes link to practical course on animal dental care.

The Basics

Caring for Sheep and Goats After Shearing: Feed, Shelter, and Cold Stress

Shearing removes the natural weather-proofing of sheep and goats. Learn how to minimise cold stress and support animal health with feed, shelter, and timing tips.

SheepGoats

The Code of Welfare for Goats: Part Two – Dairy goats and housed goats

Learn how to meet the legal and welfare requirements for dairy and housed goats in New Zealand. Covers kidding, milking, housing, worm control, and hoof care.

Goats

Goats and trace elements – to supplement or not?

The diet of goats on farms is restricted to what we offer them, and their diet is more likely to be deficient in some elements than a diet of natural browse.

Goats

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