What you need to know to keep livestock
Before you commit to keeping livestock, get the essentials straight.
What each species needs, what the law requires, what you’ll need to plan for, and what people often miss.
Not all species will suit your or your block
The facilities you have will make a huge difference
If you're looking for profit you need to choose carefully
Easy-care animals are not no-care animals
Keeping animals is great for mental health!
There is legislation which you need to understand
This course covers the essentials you need to get started
Livestock – the pros and cons of keeping each species, so you find the perfect match for your block
The legal requirements you need to be aware of so you're covered from the outset
Essential equipment and where to find it, so you know what you’ll need and why
Day to day care– what each species need to keep them happy & healthy
Feeding your animals; what, when & how much, to avoid common health problems
Advice on end of life decisions, what’s involved and how to handle them when the time comes
Everything you need is included
Video lessons
Clear, practical guidance from Sez the vet, covering the day to day realities of keeping livestock on a lifestyle block in New Zealand.
Coursebooks
Each module includes a downloadable coursebook, so you have the information to hand when you need it.
Extras
Helpful handouts, short quizzes, and reference material to help you check your understanding and come back to key topics when needed.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr Sez
Lifestyle veterinarian
Dr Sez is a lifestyle block veterinarian who works with small-scale farmers across the Auckland region. She specialises in practical, real-world animal care for people keeping livestock on lifestyle blocks.
Raised on a lifestyle block herself, she understands the realities of managing animals alongside work, family, and limited time. Her approach focuses on doing the basics well, understanding legal and welfare responsibilities, and making informed decisions that suit both the animals and the block.
Through this course, Dr Sez shares clear, experience-based guidance to help you avoid common mistakes and feel more certain about the choices you make.
What we cover:
Welcome
A message from your instructor Sez
How to use this course
A quick survey
All about keeping livestock
What species?
Take a breath...
The birds and the bees...
Watching the finances
Stick to your strengths
Legal requirements
Organisation is key
What you'll need
Country chic
End of life
Test your knowledge
Next steps
Before you buy livestock course book
Bonus material
5 Top Tips
Kate's kids - the best reason to keep livestock
How did we do?
Testimonials
Having everything in one place made a real difference
I realised that having good information in one location from someone I can trust was far better than constantly trying to find information.
by Katie
Clear, practical advice I could actually use
Really great, love how it is broken into smaller modules and can work on at your own pace. Really helpful tips, especially the visuals or videos attached.
by Cam
Better than I expected and easy to come back to
Very easy to follow and quite comprehensive. It covers so much and some topics that I hadn’t though of or found much info on.
by Richard
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