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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

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 4 min read
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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