Warmer weather increases bluetongue risk, says Chief Veterinary Officer

Farmers warned the low risk so far does not rule out a potential outbreak.

Rachael Brown
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Warmer weather increases bluetongue risk, says Chief Veterinary Officer

Recent warm weather will increase the risk of bluetongue, with farmers warned the low risk so far does not mean an outbreak will not happen. That was the message from the UK's chief veterinary officer...

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