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Getting the mineral balance right for dairy cows

With most dairy farms in the UK over-supplementing diets with at least one mineral, understanding the mineral requirement at each stage of production is important for productivity, efficiency and the environment

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An imbalance of minerals can impact production.
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An imbalance of minerals can impact production.

Dr Annie Williams, independent mineral consultant and business development manager at the Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock, says over-supplementation in the UK's dairy industry is a key issue...

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