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Farmers urged to vaccinate their livestock amid rise in bluetongue cases in Wales

Welsh farmers have been warned the situation is 'evolving rapidly' and it was vital they remain vigilant of disease

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Farmers urged to vaccinate their livestock amid rise in bluetongue cases in Wales

With 49 cases of bluetongue serotype-3 (BTV-3) confirmed in Wales and rising, CLA Cymru has urged Welsh farmers to monitor livestock closely and to speak to their farm vet around vaccination options...

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