Bluetongue -- France
Officials raised concern for south-easterly farmers as the disease currently lies only 150km [93.20 mi] from the English south coast.
UK chief vet Nigel Gibbens said farmers should consider vaccination and be aware of symptoms, including: mouth ulcers; drooling; swelling of the mouth; head and neck; fever; lameness and breathing problems.
He said: "Our latest assessment shows the risk of outbreak in the UK is currently low, but the detection of the virus in northern France is a timely
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