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You have probably seen recent headlines about a worrying new bird flu strain. The catchily named HPAI H5N1 has been making headlines globally due to its high mortality rate and its ability to spread.
Amanda BowesExplore the importance of salt in livestock health, and understand why it's crucial for farmers, especially in New Zealand's sodium-deficient regions.
Kate BrennanMany people think that goats and sheep are similar but in many ways they are very different. One big difference is that goats aren't grazers, like sheep - they're browsers and eat very differently.
Kate BrennanThere's a lot of misunderstanding, and misinformation, about pigs. In this blog we bust a big myth!