The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has reported a case of bluetongue virus detected in a single cow in Kent, prompting a call for increased vigilance among farmers. The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has emphasized the importance of monitoring for the disease, particularly as the midge activity season nears its end.
This detection was made through Great Britain’s annual bluetongue surveillance program, operated by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Pirbright Institute. While bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety, it poses a significant risk to livestock, including cows, goats, sheep, and other camelids like llamas.
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