Bluetongue cases reach landmark figure

APHA confirmed over 50 cases have been identified on 27 farms in Kent and Norfolk have identified cases of the virus since November 2023

Chris Brayford
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Over 50 cases of bluetongue have been identified on farms in Norfolk and Kent
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Over 50 cases of bluetongue have been identified on farms in Norfolk and Kent

The number of reported bluetongue cases in England has hit a landmark figure on farms in Kent and Norfolk despite reassurances from the Government there had been ‘no evidence' the virus had spread...

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