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| Bluetongue cases almost doubled | Bluetongue cases almost doubled |
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| The number of confirmed cases of bluetongue in East Anglia have almost doubled since the weekend. | The number of confirmed cases of bluetongue in East Anglia have almost doubled since the weekend. |
| The total has now risen to 20 confirmed cases, from just 11 cases on Saturday. | The total has now risen to 20 confirmed cases, from just 11 cases on Saturday. |
| This includes 11 cases of the midge-borne virus on farms in Suffolk to date, according to the National Farmers' Union (NFU). | This includes 11 cases of the midge-borne virus on farms in Suffolk to date, according to the National Farmers' Union (NFU). |
| Ten cases of the same strain were found on farms close to Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, near Ipswich, the source of the first infected premises. | Ten cases of the same strain were found on farms close to Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, near Ipswich, the source of the first infected premises. |
| Richard Storer, who runs Baylham Rare Breeds Farm has had to put down two of his rare-breed cattle. | |
| "Of the animals tested by government vets last Saturday only one billy goat has proved positive. Physically he has nothing wrong with him so we will keep an eye on him and if there are any signs of illness we will have to put him down." | |
| Mr Storer, whose farm will reopen to the public on Saturday, added: "This is a disease we are going to have to live with for some time so the sooner we get a vaccine the better." | |
| Two of Mr Storer's rare-breed cattle had to be put down | |
| Brian Finnerty, NFU regional spokesman for the East of England, said: "We are still urging farmers to be vigilant and to keep a close eye on livestock and to let the authorities know straight away if they suspect infection. | Brian Finnerty, NFU regional spokesman for the East of England, said: "We are still urging farmers to be vigilant and to keep a close eye on livestock and to let the authorities know straight away if they suspect infection. |
| "We are working for a long-term approach because bluetongue is here for a long time." | "We are working for a long-term approach because bluetongue is here for a long time." |
| New bluetongue control-and-protect zones came into place on Sunday following the announcement that there were 11 cases of the disease. | New bluetongue control-and-protect zones came into place on Sunday following the announcement that there were 11 cases of the disease. |
| The new zone comprises parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. | The new zone comprises parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. |
| It replaces a temporary area brought in on Tuesday. Vets have confirmed 11 cases of the virus - 10 in the Ipswich area and one near Lowestoft, Suffolk. | It replaces a temporary area brought in on Tuesday. Vets have confirmed 11 cases of the virus - 10 in the Ipswich area and one near Lowestoft, Suffolk. |
| Flu-like symptoms | |
| The zone also includes London and parts of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Sussex. | The zone also includes London and parts of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Sussex. |
| There have been "unconfirmed cases" in Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. | There have been "unconfirmed cases" in Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. |
| Animals with the disease experience discomfort, with flu-like symptoms, and swelling and haemorrhaging in and around the mouth and nose. | Animals with the disease experience discomfort, with flu-like symptoms, and swelling and haemorrhaging in and around the mouth and nose. |
| They can also go lame and have difficulty eating. | They can also go lame and have difficulty eating. |