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Sheep special: Sheep project helps focus on lameness

A collaborative project has focused the minds of a Devon farming couple and highlighted the importance of adhering to the Five Point Plan for controlling sheep lameness

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For Bryan and Liz Griffiths, tackling flock lameness is about optimising sheep health and welfare and protecting the reputation of British sheep farming. "Visibly lame sheep affect the reputation of...

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