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Bluetongue outbreak is confirmed

Updated on 28 September 2007

Source PA News

The beleaguered farming industry was facing up to another setback after Government officials confirmed that bluetongue disease had spread.

Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Fred Landeg said the disease was now circulating in the UK, with tests indicating the virus was present in animal and midge populations.

Dr Landeg said: "We are early on in the outbreak and our objective is to try and contain the disease to that part of the country where we have these confirmed cases."

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