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Bluetongue confirmed in imported cow in the North

Bluetongue disease was confirmed in the North for the first time today.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2008 - 11:57

Bluetongue disease was confirmed in the North for the first time today.

The virus was found in a dairy cow imported to the province from the Netherlands, said Stormont Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew.

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Courts Bluetongue Place: Netherlands Place: Co Antrim Place: Northern Ireland Person: Michelle Gildernew Organisation: Ulster Farmers’ Union Organisation: UFU

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