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Dairy farm biosecurity: How to reduce disease risk and protect profitability

Both external and internal biosecurity measures should be considered when controlling infection risk on dairy farms

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Boundary biosecurity is the  second biggest risk for livestock  disease, says Colin Mason.
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Boundary biosecurity is the second biggest risk for livestock disease, says Colin Mason.

With disease outbreaks not only impacting animal health and welfare, but also farm profitability, biosecurity should be at the forefront of all farmers' minds. Regional adviser for the Moredun Foundation...

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