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  "id": 11667927,
  "title": "Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/worst-ever-outbreak-of-bluetongue-hits-british-farms-11667927",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:00:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/03/bluetongue-hits-british-farmers"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined. The viral disease, which affects sheep and cattle among other animals, can cause fevers, ulcers, a swollen head and lameness. The tongue may go blue and…",
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        "outlet": "Guardian Science",
        "title": "Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/worst-ever-outbreak-of-bluetongue-hits-british-farms",
        "published": "2026-10-03T05:00:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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