Wiltshire bluetongue cases recorded amid shortage of vaccines
Wiltshire has recorded new cases of the bluetongue virus in livestock amid a nationwide vaccine shortage in the UK. Veterinary experts warn that the outbreak is the worst on record, exacerbated by unusually hot weather that accelerates midge activity.
Why it matters
The virus poses a severe threat to the agricultural sector and animal welfare, necessitating urgent government intervention to secure vaccine supplies for farmers.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Cases of the virus have been rising since July
The report focuses on factual updates regarding an animal health crisis and government response efforts.
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