Efra chair backs bluetongue vaccination calls

Orkney and Shetland Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael has urged farmers to protect livestock following new Scottish movement rules

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Scottish LibDem MP Alistair Carmichael has urged farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue
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Scottish LibDem MP Alistair Carmichael has urged farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue

Orkney and Shetland Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael has backed calls for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against bluetongue. Mr Carmichael, who is also chair of the Efra Select Committee,...

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