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After sunshine comes sadness
by loiswakeman @ 13/02/2008 - 19:41:49

After a wonderfully carefree day off yesterday, it was rather a blow to hear that a case of bluetongue has been identified near Poole, so Dorset (just 1.5 miles from here) is now a "protection zone".

Of course, the sunny weather is a big worry for farmers, as there have been a lot of midges coaxed out of hibernation by the warmth. It has always been said that there'll be a race this spring between availability of the vaccine and the taking hold of the disease in England. It seems as if the midges may have scored the first goal, sadly.

More info on the BBC news site.

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govindangovindan [Member]
17/02/08 @ 04:55

That is the problem (?) with lfe. Taking its highs and lows with equanimity is the trick !

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