Case study: Rerrick Park Farm, Dumfries, Scotland

Vaccination has been part of a holistic approach which has seen pneumonia rates plummet at Rerrick Park Farm, Dumfries.

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Case study: Rerrick Park Farm, Dumfries, Scotland

Vaccination has been part of a holistic approach which has seen pneumonia rates plummet at Rerrick Park Farm, Dumfries. Around 10 years ago, the McDowall family invested in a high welfare, greenfield...

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