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View from the Rostrum: "Breeding sheep vaccinated against BTV-3 have attracted a premium"

Zanna Dennis, development officer at the Livestock Auctioneers Association discusses current trade in light of the growing bluetongue outbreak

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Zanna Dennis of the Livestock Auctioneers Association
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Zanna Dennis of the Livestock Auctioneers Association

This is the time of year I always look forward to, the buzz and thrill of the breeding sheep sale season, but this year feels different, and it would be remiss of me not to also reflect on the challenges...

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