Bluetongue disease

Dear Henry Albert,

Bluetongue disease (also called catarrhal fever) is a non-contagious, insect-borne viral disease of ruminants, mainly sheep and less frequently of cattle,[1] goats, buffalo, deer, dromedaries and antelope. There are no reports of human transmission. It is caused by the Bluetongue virus.

British veterinary officials (September 29, 2007) have confirmed a full-blown outbreak of bluetongue livestock infection. It was first detected earlier this week in a cow on a farm near Ipswich in eastern England. Since then, four additional cows have been confirmed as infected.

The virus is spread by biting insects like midges and can turn the animal's tongue blue. It strikes mostly cows and sheep, and does not affect humans.

This is very important to know. It is also important to know that anything Government or Government Officials say cannot be trusted. They tell you that Bluetongue Disease does not affect humans. Hah! Lie!

“It is better to be safe, than sorry,” sayeth the wise man.
Autumn is the end of Summer and the beginning of the runny nose, colds and all kinds of mucus producing diseases season.

You don’t need Bluetongue disease too. Watch out for the following;