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Sheep special: Managing abortion in sheep – why accurate diagnosis is essential

Abortion is one of the biggest economic and welfare issues affecting the UK sheep flock each year

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 Sheep special: Managing abortion in sheep – why accurate diagnosis is essential

The first year a flock sees cases of abortion it may be too late to reduce the number of incidents, but it is important that an accurate diagnosis of the cause is made so that a plan can be put in place...

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