Royal Welsh Show confirms bluetongue ban on livestock entries from England and Scotland

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society said it has made the difficult decision not to accept livestock entries from England and Scotland due to the risk of bluetongue transmission

Chris Brayford
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Royal Welsh Showground

Organisers of the Royal Welsh Show have placed restrictions on livestock entries at this years' agricultural event due to concerns around the spread of bluetongue. Royal Welsh Show confirms livestock...

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