Bluetongue restrictions eased despite cases being identified on farms

The Animal and Plant Health Agency said 70 cases of the virus had been reported on 43 farms in Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk since November 11

Chris Brayford
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The latest cases of bluetongue had been identified on Thursday (February 1) in three cattle and one sheep at Norfolk farms in Surlingham
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The latest cases of bluetongue had been identified on Thursday (February 1) in three cattle and one sheep at Norfolk farms in Surlingham

Restrictions on the movement of animals in areas affected by bluetongue have been eased despite positive cases still being identified on farms. Defra said recent colder temperatures had led to a ‘seasonally...

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