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Preventing lead and copper poisoning at grazing

To prevent lead and copper poisoning this grazing season, farmers are being urged to follow five steps

Katie Jones
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Preventing lead and copper poisoning at grazing

The steps encourage farmers to check farmland for discarded materials, including electric fence batteries and flaking paint, that are sources of lead poisoning, as well as being mindful of the causes of...

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