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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

Livestock appreciate shelter from bad weather

Shelter is essential for livestock health in cold or wet weather. Learn which animals need it most, how to provide it, and how to plan long-term tree belts for shade and wind protection.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoats

The Code of Welfare for Goats: Part One - Tethering, cold goats and thin goats

Learn about your legal responsibilities when caring for goats under the NZ Code of Welfare. Covers tethering, shelter, shearing, thin goats, and common health risks.

Goats

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

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