British farmers facing worst-ever outbreak of bluetongue on record

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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 three seasons in just three months.Bluetongue is a viral disease affecting livestock including sheep and cattle, plaguing farmers to either deal with treatment or face unwanted cull of flocks and herds.

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Severe infections can be fatal.The disease is spread by biting midges and originated in Africa, before spreading into Europe over the past two decades.

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The World Organisation for Animal Health has...

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