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Germany sees explosion in cases of bluetongue virus
Germany sees explosion in cases of bluetongue virus
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by  AFP

Germany has seen an explosion of cases of bluetongue virus this year, authorities said Tuesday as fears increase across Europe about the disease affecting sheep and cattle. Bluetongue is a non-contagious, insect-borne viral disease that affects ruminants such as cows and sheep but not pigs or horses.