• Bluetongue is a non-contagious, viral disease spread by biting insects.
• It affects species of ruminants, particularly sheep.
• Bluetongue causes many dierent symptoms in affected animals, including ulcers, sores, painful hooves, lameness and reproductive problems.
• Affected animals can have a slight to severe blue discolouration of the gums and tongue hence the name.
• The disease occurs worldwide.

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