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This richly illustrated book combines a guide to the causes, progress, treatment and prevention of foot ailments in cattle with a practical manual on claw trimming.
The book considers in detail the causes and effects of lameness in cattle, how the foot and claws function, and why ailments occur. also thoroughly examines claw trimming.
In general, the British traditional breeds do not need to be housed in winter if they have adequate shelter in the field
Keeping cattle is something many smallholders consider. In this series we explain how we went about becoming cattle keep
Traditional breeds of cattle can manage perfectly well on grazing alone – in theory. However, it’s unlikely that, in
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Barry, Angus. DD7 7RS.
Hello, I'm Rosemary Champion, aka the Accidental Smallholder. I'm a smallholder in the east of Scotland and started this website to help other people who are interested in smallholding to find their way, and to share my experiences.
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