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Bluetongue rules eased as cold weather reduces virus risk

The Restricted Zone currently in place across affected regions along the east and south coast of England will remain as a precautionary measure

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UK鈥檚 Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss said due to a decrease in temperature, the midge activity is reduced, meaning there is a very low risk of new infections.
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UK鈥檚 Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss said due to a decrease in temperature, the midge activity is reduced, meaning there is a very low risk of new infections.

Bluetongue restrictions are set to be eased as Defra says the UK has now entered the 'seasonally vector low period' for the virus. The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss said due...

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