Great Britain’s worst-ever bluetongue season ‘a major animal welfare crisis’
Source: The Guardian UK
Summary
British Veterinary Association president tells MPs surge in cases putting farmers under severe pressure and stressThe worst bluetongue season on record has been a major animal welfare crisis in Great Britain, MPs have been told, putting farmers under “severe emotional stress”.Bluetongue, a viral disease that affects sheep, cattle and goats, can cause fever, lesions, stillbirths and death. The tongue may go blue and protrude from the mouth. Continue reading...
