Resources and Factsheets
Learn to ensure the welfare of your livestock and run a biosecurity safe farm whether you are thinking of owning a small farm, big farm, are a hobbyist, lifestyler, or anything in between.
Information specific only to Cattle, Sheep & Goats. These resources have been created and curated by the VFF Stock Sense team.
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Everything you NEED to know.
New to Farming?
Thinking of buying livestock and unsure where to begin? Stock Sense have created booklets with key resources and information on how to get prepared.
Peri-urban packs can be mailed out upon request. Contact the Stock Sense team for more information.
Cattle
Sheep & Goats
Introducing New Livestock
Need a quick guide? Each time you introduce new animals onto your property there is a risk of introducing pests or diseases. Learn what you need to do before the animal arrives, and what to do after they have arrived on your property.
Factsheets
Learn more about the diseases and welfare issues your livestock might face.Â
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BLADDER WORM
Pain Relief
FACT SHEET BSE (MAD COW DISEASE)
FACT SHEET CALF SCOURS
CASEOUS LYMPHADENITIS (CLA) CHEESY GLAND
FACT SHEET BODY LICE IN SHEEP
Fact Sheet Bovine Johne’s Disease Management
Arthritis
FACT SHEET BARBER’S POLE WORM SHEEP
FACT SHEET CLOSTRIDIAL DISEASES
DOG BITES
FACT SHEET DRENCH RESISTANCE IN BEEF
FACT SHEET JOHNE’S DISEASE IN BEEF
FACT SHEET ON FARM BIOSECURITY
FACT SHEET FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
LIVESTOCK FACTSHEET FLYSTRIKE
FACT SHEET FLYSTRIKE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Fact Sheet Anthrax
FACT SHEET FOOTROT
GENERAL SHEEP VACCINES
FACT SHEET CATTLE VACCINES
Livestock Factsheet Grass Tetan
FACT SHEET GUDAIR® NEEDLE STICK INJURIES
HYDATIDS
Barber’s Pole Worm
The barber’s pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a blood-sucking roundworm...
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National Sheep Health Statement Q&A
Information regarding the new National Sheep Health Statement. The SHS...
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Yards and Loading Facilities
Livestock handling facilities can affect you and your animals in...
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