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Collaboration on foot health pays off

The impact of lameness is well-known, but vet Will Gratwick says in order to get a grip on the issue, there needs to be dialogue between the farmer, foot trimmer and vet.

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Foot trimmer, Matt Ward
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Foot trimmer, Matt Ward

Effective teamwork between farmer, qualified foot trimmer and the farm vet has been crucial in reducing lameness within the 450-cow autumn calving herd run by Duncan Blood at Hankins Heys Farm, Crewe,...

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