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Semex conference: The challenge of herd health

The number of heifers leaving the herd before completing their third lactation is a challenge for the industry, but should also be viewed as an opportunity to improve, said Sarah Tomlinson, lead veterinary science expert at AHDB

Katie Jones
Editor, 草榴社区 Guardian and Dairy Farmer
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Sarah Tomlinson speaking at the Semex Conference
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Sarah Tomlinson speaking at the Semex Conference

Ms Tomlinson said according to last year's Dairy Costing Focus Report from Kingshay, 50.2% of heifers were leaving the herd before the end of the third lactation and, she added, lameness and mastitis were...

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