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Bluetongue virus BTV-3 detected in farm animals across Oxfordshire and Isle of Wight

Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight have reported instances of the bluetongue virus, an illness impacting sheep and cattle. First identified in England in 2023, this particular strain, serotype 3 (BTV-3), is transmitted by midges rather than through direct contact between animals. Vaccination is the best tool for protecting livestock, although immunity takes time to build.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 September 2026 at 1:14

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