Cattle mortality soared in March and April

Cattle deaths on farms soared in April and March, increasing 22% and 30% compared to the 2017 levels, according to the latest information from the Department of Agriculture.

Cattle mortality soared in March and April
Thu, 19 Jul, 2018 - 11:38

By Stephen Cadogan

Cattle deaths on farms soared in April and March, increasing 22% and 30% compared to the 2017 levels, according to the latest information from the Department of Agriculture.

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