Second case of potentially deadly livestock virus found in Scotland

A second case of the bluetongue virus has been recorded in livestock in Scotland

Bluetongue has been detected on a second farm in south-west Scotland, the chief veterinary officer has confirmed. A single lamb was affected. A second case of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) was confirmed in two sheep on a different farm on Wednesday. The Scottish Government confirmed both farms have been put under restr

The disease, which affects ruminant livestock like sheep and cows, was first detected in a farm in Scotland on August 8.

Scotland was the last UK country to remain bluetongue free until now.

Potentially deadly livestock virus found in Scotland for first time  itv.com