Commitment and communication key amid sheep sector vaccine shortages

On a recent National Sheep Association webinar, industry experts discussed the impact of disruptions to the sector’s vaccine supply and how sheep farmers can prepare for further shortages

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Farmers need to speak to their vets and communicate what vaccines they will be needing ahead of time, in order to mitigate the impacts of vaccine shortages.
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Farmers need to speak to their vets and communicate what vaccines they will be needing ahead of time, in order to mitigate the impacts of vaccine shortages.

Vaccines now hold a key role in improving animal health and promoting responsible antibiotic use within the UK's sheep industry, following an increase in vaccine use across the sector over recent years....

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