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New Year heralds new cases of bluetongue in Norfolk and Kent

APHA confirmed 25 premises have identified bluetongue since November 11

Chris Brayford
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APHA has confirmed 45 animals have tested positive for bluetongue in the UK since November 11
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APHA has confirmed 45 animals have tested positive for bluetongue in the UK since November 11

Bluetongue cases have continued to rise into the new year with farmers warned to remain cautious to the signs by the Government. Monitoring by Defra and APHA has identified 10 new cases of the virus...

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