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Concerns grow as first Bluetongue cases detected in Mid Wales

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The first cases of Bluetongue have been confirmed in Mid Wales, just days after a fresh positive test in Shropshire.

The government says one suckler cow in Monmouthshire and another bovine in Powys tested positive last Friday.

Bluetongue, which is spread by insects, is not a risk to humans or food but can be fatal for livestock.

Since July, 80 cases have been reported across England and Wales, leading to movement and trade restrictions.

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