Bluetongue Outbreaks and Concerns Rise in UK Livestock
TL;DR
A sheep in Cornwall tested positive for bluetongue, a disease spread by biting midges that affects ruminants but not humans. The sheep died, but no culling of other animals is planned. Farmers are advised to maintain strict biosecurity and report any signs of infection to authorities.
- Bluetongue confirmed in sheep in Cornwall BBC
- Scottish Bluetongue Virus update and vaccination discussion TONIGHT at 5pm The Scottish Farmer
- Bluetongue latest Farmers' Union of Wales
- Growing concerns that bluetongue infections may be going unreported Vet Times
- New case of strange livestock disease reported in Cornwall Cornwall Live
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