Sheep special: Mastitis – what are the signs and symptoms to look out for?

Spotting early signs of mastitis can help to manage and treat ewes

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Sheep special: Mastitis – what are the signs and symptoms to look out for?

Mastitis is an important cause of death and premature culling and occurs when bacteria penetrate the teat canal and enter the udder. This may result in anything from a few clots in the milk to a ewe...

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