A licence is also needed to freeze germinal products within the restricted zone. It is an insect-borne viral disease, notably passed on by biting midges. It affects animals but does not pass to humans ...

LJUBLJANA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia officially confirmed its first case of bluetongue disease in a farm animal on Tuesday, the National Administration of Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant ...

Livestock owners must be vigilant for signs of bluetongue in their animals and report any suspicions, after an outbreak was ...

Nevertheless, to curb the spread of the disease, Defra mandates that farmers and landowners secure a licence for moving animals or germinal products out of a restricted area. Licences are also ...

Bluetongue is a serious disease caused by the bluetongue virus, which is primarily spread by biting midges. The virus affects ...

When competition for resources is fierce, being able to reach food that other animals cannot get to ... you can see that the okapi tongue is dark blue in color with a pointed end and a smooth ...

cattle — and wild animals like deer. Five of these species are capable of transmitting Blue Tongue Disease, a potentially fatal viral condition for livestock. "This discovery is crucial for the ...

RESTRICTIONS have been placed on cattle transport across Dorset and the BCP area following an outbreak of a viral disease.

The disease has been spreading across ... Its symptoms include a swollen, blue-tinged tongue and mouth inflammation. Some animals recover while others die from complications like fluid ...