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UK's Chief Veterinary Officer declares restriction zone in Norfolk and Suffolk after new bluetongue cases

Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26

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"Following an increased number of bluetongue cases, we have declared a restricted zone across Suffolk and Norfolk."
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"Following an increased number of bluetongue cases, we have declared a restricted zone across Suffolk and Norfolk."

More than 25 cases of bluetongue have been detected on Norfolk and Suffolk farms within the space of seven days. On Saturday (August 31), APHA confirmed five new incidents of the virus had been found...

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