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This study aimed to fill this gap for seasonal calving UK herds, with a focus on fertility, and included farmer perceived barriers to veterinary involvement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross\u2010sectional questionnaire (convenience sample), with 166 useable responses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Opportunities exist for further veterinary involvement in seasonal herds. Areas vets are least involved in currently are nutrition, breeding and genetics, growth rate monitoring and infrastructure changes. Current veterinary input was rated neutral or poor value by 21% of respondents. Over 90% of farmers want vets to ask questions to elicit their needs. Frequently mentioned barriers were \u2018lack of veterinary knowledge of our system\u2019, \u2018not enough cost\u2010benefit of veterinary involvement\u2019 and \u2018we get our fertility information elsewhere\u2019. Along with clinical ability and being approachable, \u2018understanding our system\u2019 and being \u2018proactive\u2019 were qualities participants most valued in a vet. After cost, \u2018pushing sales and interventions\u2019 were the least liked.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings highlight the critical importance of clearly demonstrating the full cost\u2010benefit of veterinary services to farmers. 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