date:Oct 13, 2012
tle. Reflecting the fear that the highest-risk period is in the early stages of pregnancy, NFU Scotland president Nigel Miller advised farmers in the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway planning on putting rams or bulls out in the coming weeks to seek advice from their vet on the possible benefits of delaying until later in the year.
He pointed out that lower temperatures reduced midge and virus activity and presented a low transmission window.
In the meantime, keepers should remain vigilant to