Bluetongue case detected at second farm business in Norfolk

APHA confirmed 26 cases of the virus has been detected on 15 farms in Kent and Norfolk since November 11

Chris Brayford
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APHA said 15 farms in Kent and Norfolk have had confirmed cases of bluetongue
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APHA said 15 farms in Kent and Norfolk have had confirmed cases of bluetongue

A second farm in Norfolk has identified two new cases of bluetongue in the county to bring the total number of cases in England to 26. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirmed two cattle...

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