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British farmers facing worst-ever outbreak of bluetongue on record
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The Guardian
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British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined.
The viral disease, which affects sheep and cattle among other animals, can cause fevers, ulcers, a swollen head and lameness. The tongue may go blue and even protrude from t…
3 Oct, 05:00
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British farmers facing worst-ever outbreak of bluetongue on record
British farmers are facing their worst bluetongue outbreak on record, with reported cases in the current season already exceeding the combined total from the previous three years.
Defra has recorded 2,201 cases since the 2026-27 bluetongue season began on July 1, including 1,103 in September alone.
The season runs until June 30 2027, meaning the number of recorded cases has surpassed the total for the previous thre…
3 Oct, 21:34