Signs Of Bluetongue In Sheep

In September bluetongue was detected in British livestock.

The signs of bluetongue in sheep are;

Eye and nasal discharges.
Drooling as a result of ulcers in the mouth.
High body temperature.
Swelling of the mouth, head and neck.
Lameness.
Tiredness.
Fever.
Haemorrhages into or under the skin.
Inflammation at the junction of the skin and the horn of the foot.
Respiratory problems – difficulty with breathing and nasal discharge.
A blue tongue is rarely a clinical sign of infection.
Deaths of sheep in a flock may reach as high as 70 per cent.
Animals that survive the disease can lose condition with a reduction in meat and wool production.

Source Defra.

For more detailed information visit the Defra website.