The Farmers Guardian podcast: reducing risks and taking a practical look at navel health in lambs

In this episode, alongside industry experts, Farmers Guardian looks at best practice around navel health in lambs

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The Farmers Guardian podcast: reducing risks and taking a practical look at navel health in lambs

Lambing is rarely perfect, even in the best-run flocks.

Along with sheep vet Fiona Lovett and NoBACZ international business consultant, Dave Charles, we explore why problems like joint ill persist, where systems can break down under pressure, and how farmers can reduce risk through hygiene, colostrum management and consistent routines.

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