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'The impact of the restricted movements has been colossal' - Auctioneers welcome easing of bluetongue restrictions across England and Wales

The Livestock Auctioneers Association said it recognised the move as a ‘positive step’ towards restoring confidence and normal trading activity across the regions

Alex Black
clock • 4 min read
'The impact of the restricted movements has been colossal' - Auctioneers welcome easing of bluetongue restrictions across England and Wales

The Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) has welcomed the announcement that England and Wales will now operate as a single bluetongue BTV-3 Restricted Zone (RZ) from November 10, easing cross-border...

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