Are preservatives in pet food products a concern?
Both processed/manufactured pet food and raw ‘pet meat’ products can contain preservatives. There may be no legal requirement to label pet food products...
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What should I feed my pet ducks?
Feeding your duck a complete and balanced diet is essential to ensure they live a long and happy life. Ducks... -
What is swill and can I feed it to pigs, poultry or other farm animals?
Swill is any animal food that contains animal matter such as meat, meat products or meat by-products. It is illegal in... -
How much milk should dairy calves be fed?
Common dairy industry practice is to feed unweaned calves around 10% of calf body weight in milk daily. However, this... -
Why is colostrum feeding important for calves?
Colostrum is a fluid produced by the pregnant cow prior to giving birth to her calf in readiness for the... -
Can I feed my horse on lawn mower clippings and other garden waste?
NO! Feeding horses on lawn mower clippings can be very dangerous for several reasons. When lawn mower clippings are fresh... -
How much water does my horse need?
All horses must have access to clean drinking water 24 hours a day. Horses should always be provided with more... -
What should I feed my horse?
Horses have evolved to eat a very high fibre diet so this should be the main component of any feeding... -
What weight should my horse be?
A healthy horse should not be fat or too thin. Until you gain experience it can sometimes be hard to... -
What is swill and can it be fed to pigs?
Swill is any animal food that contains animal matter such as meat, meat products or meat by-products. Swill is a... -
Do cats have special nutritional requirements?
Cats have special nutritional requirements because they have some fundamental differences in what and how they can metabolise and utilise... -
Should I be feeding wildlife affected by bushfires?
Under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to feed wildlife as this can make them sick, get them too used... -
What are the animal welfare issues with feedlots for sheep?
Welfare issues for sheep in feedlots, particularly where sheep are housed indoors in sheds, include social stress, limited space allowance... -
What can I do if I suspect a problem with my pet’s food or treats?
If you suspect that your pet is ill from eating pet food or treats, contact your veterinarian and report the...