Defra risk assessment indicates a high risk by late summer of a BTV incursion from France to GB. Vets in GB welcome bluetongue vaccine announcements however DAERA have reminded VetNI that it is not permitted to import possess sell supply or use such vaccine in Northern Ireland. Vets can also play a key role in discouraging farmers from importing from Bluetongue affected countries.
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