Happy Feet, Happy Sheep is a practical education and training program designed to equip sheep producers and advisors with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage lameness. With a strong emphasis on footrot, a major contributor to production losses and animal welfare concerns, this program delivers evidence-based strategies tailored to real-world farming conditions.
Through interactive workshops and structured learning modules, participants will:
Identify and diagnose footrot and other lameness conditions with confidence
Implement practical strategies for prevention, control, and eradication
Apply insights from South Australian case studies to develop property-specific action plans
Recognising that every enterprise is unique, the program promotes flexible solutions that align with individual business goals and production systems.
Further information
Tanya Dobrijevic
Project Officer
Get involved: Education and Training Program
Whether you’re a producer seeking to protect flock health or an industry representative aiming to become a footrot advisor, Happy Feet, Happy Sheep provides the tools, resources, and support to help you succeed.
Ready to learn more? Follow the links below for detailed content and resources tailored for producers and advisors.
Resources
Disclaimer
These resources were developed by Drs Brittany Voss and Colin Trengove, with input and feedback from a reference group comprising government and industry representatives. The materials have been developed to support awareness, understanding and decision-making around footrot management and control. The views and recommendations provided are informed by available knowledge and stakeholder input at the time of development.