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The value of knowing metabolic status of suckler cows

A metabolic blood profiling study across a dozen spring-calving suckler herds in Scotland uncovered problems at the pre-calving and post-calving stages

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The value of knowing metabolic status of suckler cows

Metabolic profiling is fairly commonplace for dairy herds, but it is not widely undertaken in UK suckler herds. Where it is conducted, testing is usually confined to the pre-calving period, says Dr Lorna...

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