NZ vet blog: "We're going to have to go all out on the recruitment drive"

In his latest article, New Zealand vet Rory Dean, discusses how his client's herds are performing in terms of fertility, looks at some of the disease risks he is faced with, and also discusses his practices current recruitment drive

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NZ vet blog: "We're going to have to go all out on the recruitment drive"

Summer is here, and things are looking up. At the recent market sales locally, there was a swift trade for all types of cattle, as fattening units take on more stock due to an abundance of grass. Cautious...

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