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Record Bluetongue Outbreak Hits British Farms Amid Climate Concerns
British farms are experiencing their worst-ever outbreak of bluetongue, a viral disease affecting sheep and cattle. The number of cases has surpassed the combined total of the past three years. The outbreak is occurring as far north as Aberdeenshire. The Guardian attributes the spread of the virus, which originated in Africa, to the climate crisis, noting that this year's season has seen a record number of cases following a heatwave summer.
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- Left (2): The Guardian, The Independent