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Temporary calf accommodation in the spotlight

From January 1, 2021, dairy farmers selling their milk to Arla could see an increased number of calves on their farmers due to the co-operative’s new calf policy. Katie Jones looks at researchÌýinto temporary calf

Katie Jones
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Temporary calf accommodation in the spotlight

Gerallt Jones from Conwy runs an autumn and spring block Jersey cross Friesian/Holstein herd and sells calves at between one and four months of age. He has installed three Buitelaar high health units...

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