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Opinion: The impact of bluetongue on sheep production cycles and suckler systems is a concern

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon discusses the impact of bluetongue on livestock fertility

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
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Opinion: The impact of bluetongue on sheep production cycles and suckler systems is a concern

As the UK livestock sector continues to battle bluetongue, concerns now turn towards the impact the disease could have on breeding and fertility. Of course, managing the direct impacts of the disease...

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