Early ram sales to take place both sides of Welsh border due to bluetongue

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced it will be holding an additional ram sale this summer with animal movements restricted

Alex Black
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Early ram sales to take place both sides of Welsh border due to bluetongue

Two early ram sales, organised by the NSA Wales and Border Ram Sale committee, will take place at the beginning of August, with one in Wales and one in England. The decision has been made in the light...

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