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Worst ever bluetongue outbreak hits British farms

Published Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Updated October 3

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Defra has recorded 2,201 cases of bluetongue in the 2026-27 season so far, with 1,103 in September.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes that the record bluetongue outbreak is a "harbinger of things to come" due to climate change, increasing the likelihood of pests and pathogens surviving in new regions and profoundly impacting farmers and the wider public.

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