Pregnancy diagnosis a valuable tool for suckler herds

‘Measure to manage' is the principle behind advice to instigate pregnancy diagnosis for suckler cows, with the process being a cost-effective herd management tool

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Pregnancy diagnosis a valuable tool for suckler herds

Pregnancy diagnosis (PD) for the suckler herd carries many potential advantages, chief of which is the ability to make informed decisions on breeding, feeding and general management strategy, says vet...

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