Category: Livestock

The first thing you need to know about fallow deer is that they are not like other deer. The good thing is, thing book will…

What is docking? In New Zealand, Romney sheep and some British breeds have long tails – some long enough to reach the ground. Docking is…

Flystrike is a disease caused by blowflies laying eggs on the skin. When the maggots hatch, they eat the sheep’s flesh, cause nasty sores that…

Foxglove is a biennial plant that is common in gardens. It doesn’t need a lot of soil to survive, and is often found on pastures…

A farmer should know the signs of calving cows, so that assistance can be rendered if needed. Heifers and smaller cows are at more risk…