Mystery virus kills thousands of lambs

Thousands of lambs have been killed by a new virus that is threatening the survival of many British farms. The Schmallenberg virus causes lambs to be born dead or with serious deformities such as fused limbs and twisted necks, which mean they cannot survive. So far, 74 farms across southern and eastern England have been hit by the virus.
The Sunday Telegraph(26 Feb, pp.1-3)

 

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