Eighth farm confirms bluetongue detection in Kent

APHA confirmed 23 cases of the virus have been detected since November 11

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APHA confirmed another case of bluetongue had been identified in a sheep
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APHA confirmed another case of bluetongue had been identified in a sheep

A further case of bluetongue has been identified at a new farm in Kent. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) said a single case of the virus had been found in a sheep today (December 18) at a new...

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