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Industry warns sheep farmers of bluetongue risks during peak sales season

NSA and SVS issue guidance for farmers as we approach the time of year when breeding and store sheep sales peak

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Industry warns sheep farmers of bluetongue risks during peak sales season

The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) has warned the industry must acknowledge there are risks involved in moving animals in the face of the bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3)...

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