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Sheep special: Sheep project helps focus on lameness

A collaborative project has focused the minds of a Devon farming couple and highlighted the importance of adhering to the Five Point Plan for controlling sheep lameness

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Bryan and Liz Griffiths
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Bryan and Liz Griffiths

For Bryan and Liz Griffiths, tackling flock lameness is about optimising sheep health and welfare and protecting the reputation of British sheep farming. "Visibly lame sheep affect the reputation of...

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