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Simple steps to improve youngstock rearing

No matter the system, calf health is vital to production later in life, said experts at a recent Wynnstay Calf roadshow held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Ellie Layton reports.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 4 min read
Simple steps to improve youngstock rearing

The most important meal a calf will consume in its entire life is colostrum said Dr Adam Geiger a research nutritionist for dairy and colostrum at Zinpro, who added that vet and medicine bills would be...

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