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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue – Europe (21): Cyprus (LA, Northern Cyprus) ovine, st 8, spread

Bluetongue -- CyprusThe bluetongue disease which was 1st discovered in farms in South Cyprus has now appeared in animals on 5 different farms in the TRNC [Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus].According to information released by the Veterinary Departments Director Hüseyin Ataben, precautionary measures have been taken to prevent the disease from spreading.He said that flies [sic; see comment] are the carriers of the disease and therefore they were in contact with the Basic Health Services Read more [...]