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OPINION: Disease is currently the biggest threat to livestock businesses

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
clock • 1 min read
OPINION: Disease is currently the biggest threat to livestock businesses

As if farmers were not facing enough challenges, the news that yet another midge borne disease is circulating close by is unwelcome news. Shamonda virus (SHAV) has been found in Europe this year and...

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