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cookie88
Joined: 08 Sep 2007
Posts: 304
Location: ISLE OF LEWIS
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 Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:31 am Post subject: Bluetongue found in imported herd |
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Scotland's first case of bluetongue virus has been found in a herd of cattle imported from Germany.
One of 35 cattle imported from a farm in Bremen tested positive for the virus following routine post-import testing undertaken by the Animal Health Agency.
The Scottish Government said as the animal was imported it did not affect Scotland's "free area" status.
Movement restrictions have been imposed on the farm near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway.
The infected animal will be culled to minimise the risk of disease spreading. |
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bronskibeat
Joined: 09 Sep 2007
Posts: 1615
Location: Clawddnewydd
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| Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:46 am Post subject: |
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Its about time that the imported animals were put on hold. Worrying thing is, if we continue to import affected cattle, are they going to decide its too risky to move our own stock........ May be Scotland will now get on side and order the vaccine  On a brighter note, Wales has put in an order  |
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