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Heading into the start of July, autumn-calving herds should be reviewing their performance throughout the year to see which cows will be eligible for selective dry cow therapy (SDCT).
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A review of spring livestock health in the north-east, covering scald outbreaks, ewe mastitis and new insights into Johne’s disease risks.
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