Animal Health

Managing and controlling disease and ensuring animal health and welfare is the most effective way to maintain or increase productivity from livestock. 

This page aims to group together Animal Health activity undertaken through the Farming Connect programme.

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Parasite Control Planner
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European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales Projects

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Trial shows quality grazing has greater effect on lamb growth than trace element supplements
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