Bluetongue impact being felt in the sheep trade

The number of prime sheep and lambs slaughtered for meat dropped in August

Cedric Porter
Business Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Bluetongue impact being felt in the sheep trade

The bluetongue outbreak is putting pressure on UK sheep production, impacting prices and supplies, with cases at 1,176 by September 14. The number of prime sheep and lambs slaughtered for meat in August...

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