Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland
The Scottish government said the decision will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.
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"bluetooth is not going away any time soon and called the restricted zone covering the whole of Scotland a practical, sensible step."
— Jim Fairlie , Politician
"the decision is the most logical way forward to prevent trade complications."
— Neil Shand , Executive
"this trade-off is being made because of the faith in the vaccine technology, which to date has offered excellent coverage to livestock in affected areas of the UK."
— Michael Priestley , Executive
Key People
Jim Fairlie is the Scottish government's minister for agriculture, marine and the islands.
Michael Priestley is the policy manager with the National Sheep Association.
Neil Shand is the chief executive of the Scottish Beef Association.
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The Scottish government said the decision will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.
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