Friday 09 June, 2023

SHEEP SPECIAL: Test and vaccinate for enzootic abortion

Greater uptake of testing and vaccinating for enzootic abortion of ewes could help prevent unnecessary lamb losses, according to a recent national survey.

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SHEEP SPECIAL: Test and vaccinate for enzootic abortion

Greater uptake of testing and vaccinating for enzootic abortion of ewes could help prevent unnecessary lamb losses, according to a recent national survey. Three quarters of the 322 farmers who responded...

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