A farmer’s biggest asset is their health

Farmers are great at looking after their cows’ optimal health, but several farmers need a bit of a nudge to get along to visit their GP and keep on top of their own health. Words Dr Alice Armstrong.

Alice and Shane Armstrong, Cooper (seven), and Evie (nine), on their dairy farm at Ōpōtiki.

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