The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

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Bluetongue 'soul destroying' for farm vets

Chief vets warn the peak of the virus is still yet to come

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 4 min read
Bluetongue 'soul destroying' for farm vets

Bluetongue is ‘spreading like wild fire' across the South West in what has been described as a ‘soul destroying' situation. Industry briefing An urgent industry briefing was convened this week to...

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