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The most costly problems on dairy farms are linked to oxidative stress, say two visiting animal health experts.

A one-day free seminar on selenium next month in Hamilton will present data on boosting animal health and productivity, says the organiser, BEC Feed Solutions.

Phosphorus, vital in maintaining optimum animal health, is commonly overlooked by New Zealand farmers, though they display good understanding of the benefits of mineral and vitamin supplementation.

If my recent experience of bidding at local calf sales is anything to go by, calf rearing is enjoying a long-awaited resurgence.