Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:52 UTCUpdated Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:52 UTCOriginal reporting: The Guardian

What happened

Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined.

Key facts

Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined.
Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:52 UTC.

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