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The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Reflecting on the bluetongue season after legislation lift

In this weeks podcast, supported by Virbac, FG's Ellie Layton is joined by industry experts to discuss all things bluetongue after all restrictions were lifted on November 10

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
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The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Reflecting on the bluetongue season after legislation lift

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Reflecting on the disease prevalence of the past 12 months, Phil Stocker, National Sheep Association; Alistair Brown, Livestock Auctioneers Association; and Jim Hopkins, Steffan Vets, share their thoughts and look ahead to next year and the rule changes that they are lobbying for on behalf of livestock farmers.Ìý

And Virbac Field Veterinary Officer Kate Ingram joins us to discuss the role the vaccine plays in protecting livestock and what the uptake has been across the UK flock.Ìý

READ NOW:Ìý'The impact of the restricted movements has been colossal' - Auctioneers welcome easing of Bluetongue restrictions across England and Wales

READ NOW:ÌýGov not prepared for the most severe animal disease outbreaks, report warns

READ NOW:ÌýLetters: "Farming communities at risk from Government policy"

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