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Wales' chief vet warns farmers to source livestock safely amid rise in bluetongue cases in England

With breeding season near, Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer stresses the importance of checking health and vaccine status before buying livestock

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Wales' chief vet warns farmers to source livestock safely amid rise in bluetongue cases in England

Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer has warned Welsh farmers to source stock safely and 鈥榙o not buy in more than you bargained far' during the upcoming breeding season, following the rapid rise of bluetongue...

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