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Dairy special: Third of calves experience respiratory disease

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that nearly a third of calves in the UK experience bovine respiratory disease and subclinical pneumonia

Katie Jones
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Dairy special: Third of calves experience respiratory disease

These findings will support veterinary professionals in identifying the optimal techniques to use to precisely diagnose the condition, supporting bovine welfare. Bovine respiratory disease is one of...

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