Bluetongue has Struck

The disease bluetongue has come to Britain. It is carried by midge flys (right). The disease started off in South Africa, but has quickly made its way up to northern Europe. It has infected a farm in Ipswich. But don't worry, it can't affect humans! However, it usually affects animals such as sheep and cows, as well as deer. The flys can travel about 1-1.2 miles per day, but if its windy, they can travel up to 124 miles!

Only one Highland cow has caught the disease, but all the other animals are being tested. The disease has also created havoc in Holland, Belgium, Germany and France.

This country has been through a lot of diseases recently, with six cases of Foot and Mouth.