Preventative calf health key to finishing system success

A focus on the careful sourcing of calves, while working closely with the farm vet has helped the Wilkinson family adopt a preventative approach to their calf rearing system

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 7 min read
Amy Wilkinson says preventative health is her 'big thing'.
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Amy Wilkinson says preventative health is her 'big thing'.

A progressive and preventative approach to calf health is the focus for Amy Wilkinson (Farmers Guardian's In Your Field writer), who farms together with her dad, David, and mum, Lindsey, at White Otter...

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