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Bluetongue virus confirmed on County Down farm
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Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs said the virus had been detected in three sheep.
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs said the virus had been detected in three sheep.
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