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Dairy special: Keeping the bulk tank clear of drug residues

Vet, Charlie Foster, points to a recent development that may have increased the risk of exceeding milk maximum residue levels and offers some tips on how to avoid financial penalties

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Dairy special: Keeping the bulk tank clear of drug residues

Supply interruptions for several common cattle medicines have added to the difficulty of keeping the bulk tank clear of drug residues, says Charlie Foster, of Cumbria-based Border Vets Livestock Services....

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