By Dr Clive Dalton Because of the way internal parasites operate in sheep, and the methods we have used in the past to control them, a lot of myths and half truths have become interwoven with good solid facts. Myths are defined as ‘traditional narrative embodying popular ideas’ so some bits are true or half … Read more
By Clive Dalton The hoose cuwBefore the days of supermarkets, fridges, powdered and tinned milk, every ootbye farm up the North Tyne and Rede had a ‘hoose cuw’, as well as a heifer timed to calve when the main cow was dried off. Shepherds and hinds were allowed to keep a cow as part of … Read more
By Dr Marjori Orr Ill-thriftIf your goats are not doing well, there are many possible causes. The obvious ones are under-feeding and worms, but if you rule these out, what’s left? Here are some of the possibilities – selenium deficiency, iodine deficiency and Johne’s disease. Mineral deficienciesGoats are just as susceptible to selenium deficiency as … Read more
By Dr Marjorie Orr Skin lesions – overviewThe signs of skin disease are usually fairly obvious, with itchiness, or hair loss, or scurfiiness or sores, or reddening or some other change in the appearance of the skin. Sometimes though the long hair of Angora goats can hide developing disease, giving you a nasty surprise at … Read more
By Dr Marjorie Orr Lameness – overview Foot scald Footrot Foot abscesses Preventing foot problems Trimming feet Foot baths Lameness with swollen joint(s) Joint ill Dealing with on-going lameness problemsIf there is a persistent problem with lameness in goats on your farm, you should consult a vet so that together you can devise a programme … Read more
Animal health, disease prevention, injections, methods, techniques, hygiene, safety. By Dr Clive Dalton & Dr Marjorie Orr General – hygiene Subcutaneous injection (under the skin) Intramuscular injection (into the muscle) Intravenous injection (into the vein) Intramammary injection (into the udder) Filling a syringe DisclaimerThis material is provided in good faith for information purposes only, and … Read more
Agriculture, farming, animal husbandry, animal health, disease, Facial Eczema, zinc, sheep and beef cattle, grazing management, advice, recommendations By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 15. Facial Eczema: (Sheep and beef cattle). Grazing management. Safer Pastures Safer Grazing Summing … Read more
Agriculture, animal husbandry, goats, Angora, Mohair, health, giving injections, practical adviceBy Dr Clive Dalton & Dr Marjorie Orr Injections General hygiene Subcutaneous injection (under the skin) Intramuscular injection (into the muscle) Intravenous injection (into the vein) Intramammary injection (into the udder)In sheep (and goats), antibiotics for mastitis are normally given intramuscularly but you may need … Read more
There is an increasing interest in organic farming around the world as consumers become more concerned about food safety and the over-use of chemicals in farming. Farming using organic principles is seen by increasing numbers of people as a possible solution to these concerns. However to farm cattle organically you will need to be aware … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton When Britain’s chief medical officer, Dame Sally Davies warns that the increasing resistance of bacteria to the most powerful antibiotics available equals the threat of terrorism and climate change to the UK public, then dairy farmers in New Zealand need to take notice – and action. She describes it as catastrophic, … Read more
Northumberland, farming, animal husbandry, animal health, disease, Facial Eczema, prevention, dairy cattle, zinc, zinc suplphate, using in-trough dispensers, examples By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 14. FACIAL ECZEMA: (Dairy cattle). Zinc sulphate. Using in-trough dispensers. The use of … Read more
Northumberland, farming, animal husbandry, animal health, disease, Facial Eczema, prevention, dairy cattle, zinc, zinc suplphate, direct addition to trough By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 13. Facial Eczema: (Dairy cattle). Zinc sulphate. Direct addition to trough. Direct Addition … Read more
Agriculture, farming, animal husbandry, animal health, disease, Facial Eczema, prevention, zinc, zinc sulphate, dairy cattle, addition of zinc to supply tank. By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 12. Facial Eczema: (Dairy cattle). Zinc sulphate. Direct addition to supply … Read more
Agriculture, farming, animal husbandry, animal health, disease, Facial Eczema, prevention, dairy cattle, zinc sulphate, using in-line dispensers, dairy cattle. By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 11. FACIAL ECZEMA: (Dairy cattle). Zinc sulphate. Using in-line dispenser. There are a … Read more
Agriculture, farming, animal husbandry, animal health, disease, Facial Eczema, dairy cattle, dosing in crisis, zinc, dose rates By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 6. FACIAL ECZEMA: (Dairy Cattle). Zinc oxide. Crisis dosing. Unstabilised drench Recipe Stabilised drench Recipe … Read more
Agriculture, farming, animal husbandry, animal heath, disease, Facial Eczema, Dairy cattle, management, advice, recommendations By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 3. (Dairy Cattle). Management. Disclaimer This material is provided in good faith for information purposes only, and the … Read more