Farming Today - 04/05/2010

The risk of an outbreak of bluetongue disease in Britain is rising, because farmers are importing animals from infected areas in Europe. That's according to The British Veterinary Association which says there has been a sharp decline in the number of farmers vaccinating their stock this year, and warns that although bluetongue hasn't been found in Britain since 2008 the disease is still at large in northern Europe, and the likelihood of an outbreak here is growing. Also in Farming Today, The Police are asking farmers, abattoirs and butchers to be extra vigilant after a spate of sheep thefts in Scotland. 300 sheep and lambs have been stolen from a number of farms in the Lothian and Borders area over recent months. Presented by Charlotte Smith. Produced by Anna Varle.