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Sheep farmers are being reminded to review flock performance and vaccinate against abortion well ahead of tupping

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MSD Animal Health found that 42% of farmers do not know their lamb loss rate
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MSD Animal Health found that 42% of farmers do not know their lamb loss rate

The latest FlockCheck 2025 data shows persistently high levels of exposure to toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion (EAE) in UK flocks. Despite the availability of effective vaccines, 2025 diagnostic...

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