**Midges ‘Everywhere’: New Strain of Bluetongue Disease Threatens Livestock Farmers Across England**
London, England – A new strain of a potentially devastating animal disease is on the verge of spreading across England, experts have cautioned. The bluetongue virus, carried by infected midges blown over from northern Europe, poses a significant risk to livestock farmers in the region. According to government officials, there is a high likelihood that the bluetongue virus will continue to spread, with 126 cases reported on cattle and sheep farms in England. While the …