Charlie Stephens from Belmont Farm and Equine Vets explains how to identify, manage, and report bluetongue virus in livestock, highlighting its transmission by biting midges, severe symptoms in sheep, and the importance of vigilance during seasonal risk periods.
Farmers Weekly Vet Viewpoint: Bluetongue virus- What to look out for and how to manage it
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