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Why restrict animal movement?
Restricting animal movement, as seen in south Scotland, is a crucial measure to control the spread of infectious diseases like bluetongue. By limiting how far infected animals or those exposed to the virus can travel, authorities aim to create a 'firewall' to contain outbreaks and protect uninfected farms from further transmission.
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