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Declan Marren
on 05 Mar 2021
Thrive roundup: demo farm struggles to leave a margin and managing calf arrival
This week's Thrive dairy beef roundup looks at the economics on the demonstration farm and managing calves over the first 48 hours after arrival.
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Declan Marren
on 05 Mar 2021
Minimising stress on the calf around the time of arrival is important for long-term calf health.
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