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Coccidiosis: The unwelcome guest in the creep feeder

Vet Emma Greaves of Stapeley Veterinary Practice, shares her top tips on managing coccidiosis outbreaks in young lambs

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Coccidiosis: The unwelcome guest in the creep feeder

Spring is a busy and exciting time on most sheep farms, with lambs bouncing around the fields, ewes grazing and shepherds running on tea and determination. But just as things start going smoothly,...

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