bluetongue disease in farm animals

[contaenamhi]

is bluetongue disease worse than foot and mouth disease? I know the UK confirmed their first ever case of it. I live in Ireland, I'd just like to know what it is exactly, please, thanks

[lennielulu]

i think its worse because it is more likely that it is more likely humans can get the disease. is it coz we get flu like symptoms so yes it is a little more serious

[jules77]

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notif iable/pdf/bluetongue0707.pdf

[Noweia]

Bluetongue can be considered worse in that it can kill affected animals, but this rarely happens with FMD.

[contaenamhi]

thats great thanks both of you.