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More than half of sheep farmers say they will vaccinate against bluetongue next year

The survey by National Sheep Association found 40% of respondents said they could not get hold of the vaccine

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 2 min read
More than half of sheep farmers say they will vaccinate against bluetongue next year

A survey carried out by National Sheep Association (NSA) has shown 65% of sheep farmers said they plan to vaccinate their flock against bluetongue serotype-3 (BTV-3) in 2027. Demand for Bluetongue...

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