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Some information relating to the Bluetongue Outbreak 

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease affecting ruminants (like cattle, sheep, goats and deer) and camelids (like alpacas and llamas) - it does not affect people or food safety, so meat and milk are safe to eat and drink.

Helpful Guidance & Advice can be found below

•  How to Spot & Report the Virus: https://orlo.uk/dae0f
•  FAQs about the Virus: https://orlo.uk/4GCLs
•  Map showing positive animal test results: https://orlo.uk/3tvZF

There are many organisations who are on hand to support farmers, including:

•  Farming Community Network: https://orlo.uk/PeEPP

•  RABI - The Farmers Charity: https://orlo.uk/gshDI

Many of us may be unaffected by this outbreak, however Torridge is made up of many farming communities who may be struggling with this disease. Please check in on your farming friends and family