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Refugia

Refugia

Refugia refers to maintaining a population of non-drench resistant worms on your land and within your animals in order to slow the development of drench resistance. In this article, Sez the Vet explains the concept.

The Basics
Why You Need a Fence on Your Lifestyle Block

Why You Need a Fence on Your Lifestyle Block

Discover why good fencing is essential on a lifestyle block—from grazing control and safety to land protection and stock management.

Fencing
How Do I Introduce New Animals Into The Flock Or Herd?

How Do I Introduce New Animals Into The Flock Or Herd?

Introducing new livestock to the existing flock or herd can be an interesting experience. Here are some things that can be done to make the transition easier.

The Basics
A pretty, poisonous and persistent pest: Cape Tulip

A pretty, poisonous and persistent pest: Cape Tulip

It has pretty flowers, but Cape Tulip is a very poisonous weed.

Weeds

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