Author's Summary
Bluetongue, a viral disease impacting cattle, sheep, goats, deer, llamas, and alpacas, is suspected in Northern Ireland for the first time on the island, transmitted by biting midges with severe effects on infected animals but no risk to humans or food. (152 characters)
Disease Overview
Bluetongue is a viral disease that affects cattle, sheep, goats, deer, llamas, and alpacas.
Bluetongue is a viral disease affecting cattle, sheep, goats deer, llamas and alpacas.
This condition spreads via biting midges rather than direct animal contact.
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