Worst bluetongue season on record hits British farms
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British farmers are facing the worst bluetongue season on record. Cases have already passed the combined total of the past three years, and the virus has reached livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire. The disease originated in Africa, and the climate crisis is blamed for its spread. It affects sheep, cattle and other animals. Symptoms include fever, ulcers, a swollen head and lameness. The tongue may turn blue and protrude, and the most severe cases can be fatal.
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