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Bluetongue ram fertility concerns could force breeding delays

Fertility has been 'severely affected' in a high proportion of rams tested at a farm veterinary practice in the south-west

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock 鈥� 5 min read
Bluetongue ram fertility concerns could force breeding delays

A sheep breeding specialist has warned fertility has been severely affected in a high proportion of rams tested at a farm veterinary practice in the south-west, which is likely to cause difficulties for...

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