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- 1Bluetongue outbreak causing deep distress among farmers●Bluetongue outbreak 'really distressing for farmers'
An outbreak of bluetongue disease is described as 'really distressing for farmers', with livestock keepers facing the impact of the virus on their animals and livelihoods. Bluetongue, spread by biting midges, affects cattle and sheep and can force movement restrictions and animal losses. Farmers are voising alarm over the outbreak's toll on farms.
- 2Bluetongue restriction zone to cover all of Scotland●🧪 Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland The Scottish government said the decision will simpl
The Scottish government announced that the bluetongue restriction zone will be expanded to cover all of Scotland. Officials said the move will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers and auction markets, as the disease continues to spread among livestock in Britain. Farming groups are watching closely for implications on livestock movements and exports.