Bluetongue Zones Widened

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Monday, 01 October 2007

Control and protection zones for bluetongue came into force around parts of southern and eastern England yesterday in a bid to control the spread of the disease among farm animals. With 11 cases of bluetongue confirmed, authorities have classed it as an "outbreak". A 12-mile control zone has been imposed around the area in East Anglia where cases have been identified. An additional 93-mile protection zone will cover parts of Lincolnshire to Sussex. The deputy chief veterinary officer, Fred Landeg, said that the disease was being spread via infected midges rather than between farm animals directly. As such, a cull would not help to eradicate the disease.
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