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Livestock sales cancelled as UK extreme heat warning issued

A record-breaking heatwave is expected to hit parts of the UK this week, with livestock markets already cancelling sales and temperatures approaching 40degC, here is some essential advice for keeping your livestock safe

Farmers Guardian
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Some livestock sales have been cancelled as temperatures of nearly 40degC are expected across parts of the UK this week.
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Some livestock sales have been cancelled as temperatures of nearly 40degC are expected across parts of the UK this week.

The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for Wednesday (June 24) and Thursday (June 25) this week, with June's all-time daily record temperature forecast expected to be broken. The red warning...

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