Animal and Plant Health Agency
Experts warn of ‘very high probability’ bluetongue will spread from Europe
A new strain of the animal disease, which is spread by midges, is expected to re-enter Britain through infected insects blown on the wind.
By Emily Beament, PA Environment Correspondent
Warning ‘high probability’ new strain of bluetongue will spread from Europe
Farmers have been urged to be vigilant in the face of the animal disease which affects livestock including sheep and cattle and is spread by midges.
By Emily Beament, PA Environment Correspondent
Citizen scientist volunteers needed to monitor sweet chestnut trees
An invasive species of wasp and a fungus are spreading across Europe and threatening the species, experts have warned.
Risks posed by mosquito-borne disease as climate changes assessed
Scientists said mosquitoes and ticks represent a growing threat in Scotland.