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Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Martin Merrick and Darren Carty outline some of the causes, risks, treatments and preventions associated with twin lamb disease, one of the major causes of fatalities in ewes.

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

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Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

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