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Flystrike is a disease affecting sheep which is caused by flies. Flystrike is a serious animal welfare issue and also…
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Grass tetany is a fatal metabolic disorder which is caused by low levels of Magnesium (Mg) in the blood (hypomagnesaemia).
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Protecting your flock from production-limiting diseases involves a coordinated flock health program. A key component of most health programs is…
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BSE or bovine spongiform encephalopathy is a fatal nervous disease which affects adult cattle. The disease which is most commonly…
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Reproductive diseases can have significant economic impacts on your livestock businesses. They can have severe consequences on production systems (i.e.…
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All states and territories of Australia are zoned according to their prevalence of BJD and measures implemented to control BJD.…
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Information regarding the new National Sheep Health Statement. The SHS consists of a series of Yes/No questions detailing property biosecurity…
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Another problem caused by wild dogs and foxes is their potential to pass abortion causing parasites into cattle herds.
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Trace elements are required for animal growth and production. In plants these trace element levels can cause nutrient deficiencies in…
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a method of recording a unique number that has been assigned to an electronic identification…
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Protecting your herd from production-limiting diseases involves a coordinated herd health program. A key component of most health programs is…
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Internal parasites or ‘worms’ impact significantly on the production efficiency of Victorian cattle herds, causing disease, reducing growth rates and…