Follow this five-point approach to control BRD in your calves

Follow this five-point plan to achieve optimal innate and acquired calf immunity and reduce respiratory disease on-farm

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Dr Colin Penny said calves should have clean, fresh air and be protected from wind chill.
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Dr Colin Penny said calves should have clean, fresh air and be protected from wind chill.

Speaking at the Calf Conference, held recently in Dumfries, former farm vet Dr Colin Penny, shared his five-point plan to successfully control bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in pre-weaned calves...

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