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Thrive: system economics and preparing for calf arrival

In this week's dairy calf to beef roundup, Declan Marren outlines the financial performance of recently slaughtered Thrive cattle, while, on farm, preparation is in place for calf arrival.

Declan Marren
Sat 23 January 2021 12:00 AM
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Thrive: system economics and preparing for calf arrival
Thrive cattle on 4 November, just prior to housing for winter.
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