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"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"

"It moves me to tears hearing how challenging it is for our farmers at the minute dealing with this awful virus"

The Animal and Plant Health Agency said 70 cases of the virus had been reported on 43 farms in Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk since November 11

APHA said four cases of bluetongue had been identified since November 11

Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said seven cattle have tested positive for the disease since November 11

Defra and the Animal Plant Health Agency have provided information to help spot, prevent and control bluetongue

Defra confirmed a total of five cows have been culled since November 11 after contracting bluetongue