It is the second case in just a matter of days in the UK. \ Philip Doyle.
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A has been detected in Yorkshire - on 7 December.
The case related to three consignments of cattle imported from France, which will be culled and pose no risk to human health, according to the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Due to the fact that the disease was detected in imported stock, it is deemed not to be circulating and therefore has not been categorised as an outbreak.
Bluetongue does not impact humans, but can cause animals to have a lower milk yield and lower fertility.
It can be transferred between animals by midge bites.
“Farmers must be aware of the risks of bringing animals from disease-affected areas into their flocks and herds.
"It is vitally important that we keep this disease out,” UK chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss said.
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A has been detected in Yorkshire - on 7 December.
The case related to three consignments of cattle imported from France, which will be culled and pose no risk to human health, according to the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Due to the fact that the disease was detected in imported stock, it is deemed not to be circulating and therefore has not been categorised as an outbreak.
Bluetongue does not impact humans, but can cause animals to have a lower milk yield and lower fertility.
It can be transferred between animals by midge bites.
“Farmers must be aware of the risks of bringing animals from disease-affected areas into their flocks and herds.
"It is vitally important that we keep this disease out,” UK chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss said.
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