Number of animals dead from bluetongue in north rises to 193

The number of animals which have died in an outbreak of bluetongue disease in the north has risen to 193, with the disease now having been detected across 133 farms, the north’s ‘agriculture ministry’ said on Thursday.

The ‘ministry’ added that the disease has now been detected near the villages of Trikomo and Vatili, and that now, “necessary measures have been taken in businesses and regions where the disease has been detected to prevent its spread”.

It said the disease is...