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ANIMAL HEALTH Dealing with bluetongue

Bluetongue (BT) was first described in South Africa during the 1800s after the importation of Merino sheep. It has probably always been endemic in antelope and other game.

Indigenous sheep breeds, cattle and antelope are frequently infected, but rarely show clinical signs, whereas improved European sheep breeds are most susceptible, according to research.

Caused by the bluetongue virus (BTV), the disease occurs throughout the country during the

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