Animal Health
Diseases affecting pregnancy
Zoonotic diseases, acquired from livestock among other sources, are a risk to women in pregnancy, writes vet Sara Sutherland.
Changes ahead for a vet
Vet Trevor Cook takes a look ahead to see what changes to farming might do to his business.
Fine tuning for tupping
There are definite benefits in pushing lambing later than what is often the average for your region, writes Ken Geenty.
Weaning for better profit
A key driver of profitability is how much of the pasture grown is consumed, whether by sheep or bulls, vet Trevor Cook writes.
Working dogs: Life after the farm
Former working dogs are finding new lives with domestic pet owners after a life of toil on the hills thanks to the work of a former vet nurse. By Rebecca Greaves.