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What you need to know about rumen drinking in calves

A common issue affecting pre-weaned dairy calves, rumen drinking can have significant impacts on calf performance and in severe cases can result in death

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Dr Colin Mason advises using teat feeders rather than buckets.
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Dr Colin Mason advises using teat feeders rather than buckets.

With a range of clinical signs, some more obvious than others, learning how to identify and prevent rumen drinking is key. That was the message from Dr Colin Mason, veterinary investigation office...

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