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How to control the bTB risk factors

Bovine TB continues to affect herds across the country, and with turnout approaching, we look at ways farmers can manage the risk

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How to control the bTB risk factors

Farms with even the tightest biosecurity face risks from bovine TB breakdowns due to how the virus can be transmitted through aerosol, nose-to-nose contact, contaminated feed, water and slurry. While...

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