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Investigating all cattle abortions and stillbirths can protect the future herd

With autumn block calving around the corner, experts are urging farmers to report and investigate all abortions and stillbirths to understand disease status and identify how to protect their herds in future

Katie Jones
Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer
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Investigating all cattle abortions and stillbirths can protect the future herd

Colin Mason, a veterinary investigation officer and centre manager based at SRUC's disease surveillance centre in Dumfries, says investigating causes of abortion can help improve herd efficiencies and...

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