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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 £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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