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Wiltshire records bluetongue cases as UK vaccine shortage hits farmers

Wiltshire has confirmed two bluetongue cases, a virus deadly to livestock, pushing the total across the UK to 630 since July. Vets in Chippenham are "struggling to get hold of vaccines" for the insect-borne disease, with no deliveries for two weeks. Manufacturers are collaborating with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to boost vaccine availability.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 August 2026 at 20:47

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