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  1. Defra has set new rules for Natural England following a policy failure related to livestock differentiation.
  2. Defra (the UK's agriculture ministry) is facing criticism from farmers in Devon regarding issues of virus migration and animal health in the UK, prompting WHOA reports.

Bluetongue Virus Causes Fertility and Growth Issues in Devon Cattle

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sun 00:00
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What happened

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Bluetongue virus is affecting cattle in Devon, causing fertility issues such as abortions, still births, and dummy calves. Vets have observed a drop in daily liveweight gains, noting a difference of 30kg in growth rate over one month. Symptoms can be vague but include lameness, swollen eyes, and milk drop.

From fwi.co.uk

Why it matters

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The virus is causing significant health issues in livestock, which could impact the volume of cattle available for trade. The outbreak is occurring while the UK's agriculture ministry, Defra, is already facing criticism from Devon farmers regarding animal health and virus migration.

Defra is facing criticism from farmers in Devon regarding issues of virus migration and animal health in the UK, prompting WHOA reports. Defra has also set new rules for Natural England following a policy failure related to livestock differentiation.

From fwi.co.uk

Who's involved

  • DevonLocation where the virus is affecting cattle
  • Environment AgencyNon-departmental public body potentially required to take regulatory action for disease control

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BallaSpeculative

    Reduced herd health and fertility might lower the volume of cattle available for trade.

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Defra (the UK's agriculture ministry) is facing criticism from farmers in Devon regarding issues of virus migration and animal health in the UK, prompting WHOA reports. All 3 developments

Within Defra has set new rules for Natural England following a policy failure related to livestock differentiation.

The entities involved

  • Devon

    census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

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