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Preventative calf health key to finishing system success

A focus on the careful sourcing of calves, while working closely with the farm vet has helped the Wilkinson family adopt a preventative approach to their calf rearing system

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Amy Wilkinson says preventative health is her 'big thing'.
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Amy Wilkinson says preventative health is her 'big thing'.

A progressive and preventative approach to calf health is the focus for Amy Wilkinson (²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's In Your Field writer), who farms together with her dad, David, and mum, Lindsey, at White Otter...

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