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Stop lameness crippling your herd

Digital dermatitis, white line disease, slurry heel and sole ulcers are the main risk factors for lameness in cows at housing

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Stop lameness crippling your herd

Farmers need to get to grips with the causes of lameness in their herds as cows are housed this winter to manage the condition and prevent costly issues says vet, Sally Wilson, of Evolution 51AVÊÓÆµVets,...

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