Defra is Alerting Farmers of Bluetongue Risk as Temperatures Rise

As the climate heats up, the UK administration has alerted farmers to the potential rise in bluetongue viral infections in the months ahead.

Defra has verified that, as a result of a rise in biting midge behaviour brought on by warmer spring conditions.

As a result, arrangements are being made for the expected rise in bluetongue virus cases in the upcoming months.

The bluetongue virus mostly ruminant animals and other camelids like llamas. It is spread by midge bites.

Effects on vulnerable animals differ substantially, and in the worst situations, an infection can be deadly to the affected animal.

The likelihood of spreading bluetongue and the degree of danger have not altered, notwithstanding the government’s latest warning.

Last November following the UK’s first outbreak since 2007, temporary control zones were established.

As of right now, there is no vaccination to combat the infection.