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Farmers urged to vaccinate animals against 'devastating' bluetongue threat

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13.08.2026

More than 370 cases of the potentially-fatal animal virus have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current season - mainly in the south-west.

But concerns are growing that it could spread into other regions, including East Anglia.

James Runciman, who farms at Croxton, near Fakenham, said bluetongue cost his business an estimated £20,000 when his cattle became infected during a previous outbreak in spring 2025.

Mr Runciman, who is a member of the NFU East Livestock Board, said the financial impact, along with the anxiety and worry for his........

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