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Managing cows' environment critical for udder health

Diluting the risk of opportunistic environmental infection is key to managing and preventing mastitis in the dairy herd

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Managing the cows' environment correctly can help reduce the chances of mastitis.
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Managing the cows' environment correctly can help reduce the chances of mastitis.

With an average treatment cost of 拢350 for the typical mastitis case, looking after udder health is important not only for cow health and performance but also farm profitability. Speaking on a...

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