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Bluetongue restricted zone extended to cover whole of England

APHA says measure will enable farmers to move livestock without tests

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APHA has announced an England-wide bluetongue restriction zone
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APHA has announced an England-wide bluetongue restriction zone

The bluetongue virus restricted zone will be extended from July 1 to cover the whole of England, ending movement restrictions for animals and allowing farmers to move cattle, sheep, all ruminants, camelids,...

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