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Metabolic Diseases - Hypocalcaemia

Milk fever, or hypocalcaemia, is a serious risk for cows and ewes around calving or lambing. Learn how to recognise the early signs, prevent outbreaks, and treat affected animals quickly.

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Metabolic Diseases Overview

Ewes and cows are at high risk of metabolic disease in late pregnancy and early lactation. Learn the warning signs, causes, and how to prevent grass staggers, milk fever, and sleepy sickness.

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