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How to reduce pneumonia risk in dairy calves this winter

Vet and youngstock specialist Kat Hart, of The George 51AVÊÓÆµVets, provided some hints and tips as part of a webinar hosted by Galebreaker

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
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Pneumonia often develops following a period of scour, due to cryptosporidium, therefore the cleanliness of the calf environment is key to reducing the risk of disease.
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Pneumonia often develops following a period of scour, due to cryptosporidium, therefore the cleanliness of the calf environment is key to reducing the risk of disease.

While calf housing and ventilation have improved over the years, there is still progress to be made in terms of reducing the risk of pneumonia in young calves. That was the message on a recent webinar...

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