A countywide restriction on the movement of farm animals has been brought in after a rise in cases of an infectious disease which is spreading across wildlife. UK chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss set out further measures to tackle bluetongue following 70 confirmed cases across the UK. The viral disease can cause infertility and breathing problems in cattle, sheep, goats and deer but does not pose a threat to humans or food. A restriction had previously been in place between Thanet and Canterbury, but will now cover the whole county and parts of neighbouring East Sussex. The rules …
