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Defra preparing for 'possible' increase in bluetongue cases during the Spring

Gordon Hickman, head of exotic disease control policy at Defra, said there could be a 'chance' of a vaccine for bluetongue by the Autumn but it would 'not be soon enough' for the current Spring and Summer season

Chris Brayford
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Defra has confirmed there could be an increase in bluetongue with warmer temperatures on the horizon during the Spring and Summer months
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Defra has confirmed there could be an increase in bluetongue with warmer temperatures on the horizon during the Spring and Summer months

The Government has warned there could be an increase in bluetongue cases later this year due to a growth of biting midge activity in warmer weather. Defra confirmed it is planning for a possible increase...

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