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Farmers urged to get health checks at auction marts

Farmers are being urged to take better care of their health by making use of health services being offered at auction marts.

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Farmers urged to get health checks at auction marts

The Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) said its growing network of ‘health hubs' offered producers the chance to speak to professionals about any concerns they have about their health. And by...

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