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First cow tests positive for bluetongue virus in Scotland

First cow tests positive for bluetongue virus in Scotland
BBC Scotland Monday 17 August 2026, 11:26 UTC 1 min read
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The National Farmers Union Scotland said the animal tested positive in Dumfries and Galloway.

The National Farmers Union Scotland said the animal tested positive in Dumfries and Galloway.
Scotland (LOCATION) The National Farmers Union Scotland (ORG) Dumfries (LOCATION) Galloway (PERSON)
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