Worms
Problem worms Barber’s pole worm This worm causes the majority of production losses and deaths in Queensland and is present in all sheep producing areas. Because female barber’s pole worms produce a large number of eggs (10,000 per day), infestations can quickly get out of hand. Worm numbers can increase very suddenly in warm humid […]
Pulpy Kidney Disease
Pulpy kidney (also called enterotoxaemia) is a common disease affecting young sheep and goats and causes sudden deaths. It occurs more frequently in young animals in good seasons. An effective vaccine is available and is strongly recommended in areas where the disease is known to occur. Pulpy kidney is caused by a bacteria, the bacterium […]
Alpaca Answers
Alpacas are very closely related to llamas. They are both from a group of four species known as South American Camelids. The llama is approximately twice the size of an alpaca with banana shaped ears and is principally used as a pack animal. Alpacas are exclusively bred as fleece animals in Australia. How many alpacas […]
