Herd health planning aids productivity and profitability

An effective health plan is key to maintaining the health, welfare and productivity of a sustainable beef herd

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Herd health planning aids productivity and profitability

There are a range of health planning tools available including web apps or the more basic wall charts. It is important to choose a method that works for each individual farm. Dr Foteini Manolaraki,...

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