First week of life focus key to good survival rates in lambs and calves

Most calf and lamb losses occur in the first seven days after birth, according to new research as part of a Britain-wide study.

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First week of life focus key to good survival rates in lambs and calves

Most calf and lamb losses occur in the first seven days after birth, according to new research as part of a Britain-wide study. According to results from the neonatal survival project, funded by levy...

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