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Top tips to achieve a tight calving block

A tight calving block can lead to benefits in terms of management and also increases in production. Ellie Layton looks at what farmers should consider before moving to block calving and how to ensure the block is then kept tight.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock 鈥� 4 min read
Top tips to achieve a tight calving block

A tight calving block can lead to benefits in terms of management and also increases in production. Ellie Layton looks at what farmers should consider before moving to block calving and how to ensure the...

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