Identifying problems early in the milking routine improves herd health

A focus on the milking routine can be a useful tool to help reduce mastitis incidence and vets can play an important role in this

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Identifying problems early in the milking routine improves herd health

A vet visit during milking time can help to reduce the incidence of mastitis, by pinpointing possible causes says vet, Will Sommerville, of the Wiltshire-based George Vet Group. He explains that milk...

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