Beef special: Supplementing microminerals key for suckler systems

Providing in-calf cows and heifers with microminerals pre-calving is important for both cow and calf health

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Vet Jim McKinstry advises bolusing cows when housing for winter and at turnout.
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Vet Jim McKinstry advises bolusing cows when housing for winter and at turnout.

Optimal cow and calf health is key to a productive and profitable suckler beef system, particularly in and around calving. And with the current strength of the cattle market, achieving calf vigour...

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