Regional Veterinary Laboratories

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

The latest regional veterinary laboratory reports reveal the top 10 causes of cattle and sheep mortalities between February and April 2026.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Vet labs reveal main killers of cattle and sheep last spring

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How to identify haemonchus contortus early

How to identify haemonchus contortus early

ANIMAL HEALTH 23 May 2026

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

SHEEP HANDLING 16 May 2026

Preventing common calf health problems

Preventing common calf health problems

Preventing common calf health problems

ANIMAL HEALTH 28 January 2026

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

NEWS 15 December 2025

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Warning over the use of dosing guns

Warning over the use of dosing guns

The Department’s regional veterinary laboratories have seen a recent increase in cases linked to improper use of dosing guns.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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