There’s some sort of salmonella outbreak going on in New Zealand and health types think contact with farm animals could be to blame.

The Southland Times reports that health authorities are reporting an increase in stomach diseases in the Southland area and are warning farmers to be careful when handling newborn lambs and calves.

Southern District Health Board medical officer of health Dr Marion Poore said most of the gastroenteric diseases noted so far this spring were in relation to farm workers or young children living on farms.

She said the onset of spring could bring an increased risk for those in rural communities.