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A bull is half the herd - Getting fertility right

Ahead of bulling a suckler herd, preparation can often focus on the females, but bull health is equally important to ensure calving goes smoothly. Ellie Layton reports.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
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A bull is half the herd - Getting fertility right

A webinar hosted by the Scottish 51AV视频Advisory Service helped farmers to identify how suckler herd fertility can improve cow margins and profitability, with a focus on preparing bulls for work. Mark...

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