A herd of cows on their way to milking
Bluetongue is a viral disease that originated in Africa and affects cattle, sheep and goats. Photograph: John Eveson/Alamy
Bluetongue is a viral disease that originated in Africa and affects cattle, sheep and goats. Photograph: John Eveson/Alamy
Great Britain’s worst-ever bluetongue season ‘a major animal welfare crisis’

British Veterinary Association president tells MPs surge in cases putting farmers under severe pressure and stress

The worst bluetongue season on record has been a major animal welfare crisis in Great Britain, MPs have been told, putting farmers under “severe emotional stress”.