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Vaccination best line of defence against bluetongue, vet advises

Now that a vaccination has become widely available, Will Barker of Castle Farm Vets advised it the best line of defence against bluetonge

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Store lambs could be particularly vulnerable to bluetongue as they were likely to be moving around the country during the high vector period.
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Store lambs could be particularly vulnerable to bluetongue as they were likely to be moving around the country during the high vector period.

Speaking at a meeting of farmers at Selby Market, Will Barker of Castle Farm Vets stressed just how serious the impact of bluetongue can be on both animal welfare and profitability. He said: "Make no...

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