Neonatal mortality in small ruminant livestock has remained stubbornly unchanging over the
past 40 years, and represents a significant loss of farm income, contributes to wastage and …

The prevention and control of endemic pathogens within and between farms often depends
on the adoption of best management practices. However, farmers regularly do not adopt …

The academic and political debate about small farms and rural development has been
extended recently. The diversification of agricultural production is important, because it …

Dairy cow foot health is a subject of concern because it is considered to be the most
important welfare problem in dairy farming and causes economic losses for the farmer. In …

Triplet-bearing ewes and their lambs have the potential to improve flock productivity
however, the lack of robust information on optimal nutrition and management is limiting their …

Introduction On-farm biosecurity is an essential component of successful disease
management in the beef cattle industry on an individual, regional, and national level …

Good colostrum management can confer protective immunity to newborn calves, making
calves less susceptible to infectious disease, and fundamentally improving both their short …

Simple Summary High lamb mortality rates following birth reduce on-farm profitability and
contribute to perceived lower animal welfare standards of the sheep industry. The aim of this …

Increasing concerns about global environmental change and food security have focused
attention on the need for environmentally sustainable agriculture. This is agriculture that …

Simple Summary Mortality rate in puppies and kittens over the first two months of age is
high, estimated at around 20%. Low birth weight has been identified as a major risk factor for …