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British farms hit by record bluetongue outbreak after heatwave summer
British farms are facing a record outbreak of bluetongue disease following a summer heatwave, according to The Independent. The viral disease, spread by biting midges, threatens livestock health and farm incomes, with the hot weather believed to have boosted midge populations and accelerated the virus's spread across England.
Why now: A record outbreak affecting livestock has raised concerns about farm incomes and disease control measures.
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- British farms hit by record bluetongue outbreak after heatwave summer · The Independent
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