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DAERA to pay laboratory fees for bluetongue testing

DAERA to pay laboratory fees for bluetongue testing

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has successfully secured financial support for farmers following its demand that DAERA cover the laboratory costs for Bluetongue Virus (BTV) pre-movement testing. The move, announced today by Minister Andrew Muir, follows direct and persistent lobbying..

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