What Really Saved My Cows

What Really Saved My CowsThe EcoFarm Aotearoa Podcast (Ep. 5)When 25-year-old Ewan Campbell faced a devastating facial eczema outbreak on his dairy farm, it nearly cost him everything. Cows were dying, money was vanishing, and the standard advice wasn’t working, until one old farmer’s suggestion changed everything: “Just put some lime on.”In this episode, Ewan and Stephen revisit the story that shaped a lifetime of discovery. What began as a crisis became a turning point, revealing how soil health, not quick fixes, holds the true key to animal wellbeing and farm success.We discuss:• The shocking impact of facial eczema and how it nearly broke the farm• The moment lime proved to be the unexpected cure• Why soil balance and complete proteins matter more than chemicals• How high nitrates and poor soil structure fuel disease• Why prevention, not reaction, is the real solutionWith honesty, humour, and hard-earned lessons, this episode unpacks how one farmer’s challenge became a breakthrough in understanding the deep connection between soil health, livestock vitality, and farming resilience.Hosted by: Stephen Brunton & Ewan CampbellPowered by: EcoFarm Aotearoa – www.efa.nzSubscribe for weekly conversations exploring soil health, biology, and regenerative farming solutions.