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Welsh farmers urged to be vigilant as more bluetongue cases confirmed

Guidance issued on three practical steps to protect herds and flocks

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
The Welsh Government has issued a plea for farmers to be vigilant as bluetongue cases rise
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The Welsh Government has issued a plea for farmers to be vigilant as bluetongue cases rise

Farmers and livestock keepers across Wales are being urged to check for signs of bluetongue, report any suspect cases to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and consider vaccination, as more BTV-3...

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