Dairy special: The correct use and administration of NSAIDs

Pain and inflammation relief medication can improve recovery times for many of the major diseases, but it is important to understand their uses and follow advice for correct administration

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Dairy special: The correct use and administration of NSAIDs

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has increased, as a result of extensive research which has confirmed their positive role in speeding up livestock recovery times during bouts of...

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