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The value of flock health planning

Sheep have often been the poor relation when it comes to health planning on the farm, but it is not difficult if broken down into manageable areas

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
clock • 4 min read
The value of flock health planning

Effective health planning should involve the entire farm team, including the vet and any nutritionists or consultants, to ensure all aspects of flock health are covered, according to Dr Foteini Manolaraki,...

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