Space the crucial element for contented cows

It is two years since the University of Nottingham’s 240-cow herd moved into the £6million Centre for Dairy Excellence. So what impact has the new facility has already had on cow performance?

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Space the crucial element for contented cows

It is two years since the University of Nottingham's 240-cow herd moved into the £6million Centre for Dairy Excellence. Jonathan Wheeler finds out what impact the new facility has already had. Giving...

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