Bluetongue press briefing – 5 August 2026
This briefing is chaired by the National Beef Association (NBA) and organised as part of the Battle Bluetongue campaign developed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Ruminant
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This briefing is chaired by the National Beef Association (NBA) and organised as part of the Battle Bluetongue campaign developed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Ruminant
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