Farm Health

Should you dock the tails of lambs or not? Many vets argue that leaving tails on sheep causes lambs the...

Weed control is a high-risk, and often complicated, activity. When developing a weed control strategy, there are several important aspects...

A healthy animal does not usually become sick and die overnight: Disease is a process that develops over time. The...

Regenerative agriculture is gaining traction as a means to improve food production and economic sustainability while rebuilding degraded land. However,...

Dust and rats pose significant risks to both livestock and humans, and farmers must address these threats effectively, according to...

When lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreaks occur it suggests a lack of knowledge about primary animal health care. There may...

Essential trace elements are the forgotten nutrients in ruminant diets. One reason for this is because it is extremely difficult...

Biosecurity is critical for everyone involved in livestock production. It’s especially important considering the contribution of agriculture to livelihoods in...

A programme to remind the farmer of what needs to be done, and when, is extremely useful. It should be...

Farmers should be vigilant of rabies, with a rabies epidemic putting their families, livestock, wildlife and pets at risk. The...