Bluetongue virus restriction lifted in Norfolk

United States News News

Bluetongue virus restriction lifted in Norfolk
United States Latest News,United States Headlines
  • 📰 BBCScienceNews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 16 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 10%
  • Publisher: 53%

The virus is usually spread by midge bites and can affect cows, sheep and goats.

A Temporary Control Zone put in place after the bluetongue virus was found on a cattle farm in Norfolk has been lifted.Christine Middlemiss, chief veterinary officer, said: "I urge farmers to remain vigilant and report any suspicions to the Animal and Plant Health Agency ."

A month later, two cases were confirmed in Norfolk, causing a control zone for moving livestock to be put into force.Ms Middlemiss added: "We are now in a seasonally low vector period, when midge activity is much lower and there is reduced risk of disease, meaning we can lift the temporary control zones.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

BBCScienceNews /  🏆 87. in UK

United States Latest News, United States Headlines



Render Time: 2025-02-26 17:54:34