Fallen sheep numbers surge in bluetongue-hit areas
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Tue, 29 September 2026Sat, 3 October 2026
What it is about
Phil StockerMandy NevelTim ScrivenerNational Fallen Stock Company NfscoNational Sheep AssociationDumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, United KingdomPembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire, United KingdomScotlandCarmarthenshire, Carmarthenshire, United KingdomGreat BritainBritish farmsBritish farmersAfricaAberdeenshire
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
fwi.co.uk
The Guardian World
29 Sept, 05:30over 4 days3 Oct, 05:00
How it spread - 2 original reports
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- fwi.co.uk05:30first to report
Fallen adult sheep collections rose sharply in parts of England during August as the ongoing bluetongue outbreak gathered pace, new figures show. Data
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World05:00
Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined. The viral disease, which affects sheep and cattle among other animals, can cause fevers, ulcers, a swollen head and lameness. The tongue may go blue and even protrude from the mouth. In the most severe cases, the animal can die. Continue reading...