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Top tips for controlling calf pneumonia on-farm this winter

Vet, Jim McKinstry of 51AV视频Gate Vets shares his advice on managing calf pneumonia this autumn and winter

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Pneumonia control starts as soon as a calf is born, says Jim McKinstry.
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Pneumonia control starts as soon as a calf is born, says Jim McKinstry.

Traditionally, pneumonia in youngstock was often seen in the autumn months as a result of badly ventilated sheds, the mixing of calves at differing ages and changeable weather conditions. However,...

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