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Semex conference: The challenge of herd health

The number of heifers leaving the herd before completing their third lactation is a challenge for the industry, but should also be viewed as an opportunity to improve, said Sarah Tomlinson, lead veterinary science expert at AHDB

Katie Jones
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Sarah Tomlinson speaking at the Semex Conference
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Sarah Tomlinson speaking at the Semex Conference

Ms Tomlinson said according to last year's Dairy Costing Focus Report from Kingshay, 50.2% of heifers were leaving the herd before the end of the third lactation and, she added, lameness and mastitis were...

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