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Diligence is key for maedi visna increase

In the last few years, studies suggest that maedi visna (MV) is on the increase in Britain. Ellie Layton looks at how flocks can be protected.

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Diligence is key for maedi visna increase

In the last few years, studies suggest that maedi visna (MV) is on the increase in Britain. Ellie Layton looks at how flocks can be protected. There have been increasing reports from SRUC of flocks...

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