Farmers are being told to take the time to vaccinate animals against the bluetongue virus in Cumbria.
The county is included in a national bluetongue vaccination zone which means livestock can be moved around freely.
A National Farmers Union spokesman said it is a busy time for farmers and many were holding off until quieter periods.
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