Dairy special: Ultrasound lung scanning provides instant result

Ultrasound lung scanning can be a quick and effective diagnostic tool for monitoring calf respiratory disease and pointing to treatment options

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Dairy special: Ultrasound lung scanning provides instant result

The main advantage of ultrasound lung scanning is that it can be carried out with the same instrument used for pregnancy diagnosis, explains Jenny Marmion, of Cheshire Farm Vets. "Every farm vet will...

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