Robyn Munt

Robyn Munt is a farmer currently facing the severe impact of the worst bluetongue outbreak on record in Britain. This viral disease, which affects livestock such as sheep and cattle, is causing significant concern among farmers like Munt. The outbreak has seen a surge in cases, surpassing those of the past three years combined. Bluetongue presents with symptoms like high fever, swollen lips and tongues (which can turn blue), ulcers, and lameness, often leading to severe illness and, in some cases, death. Farmers are being advised to move at-risk animals away from areas with high midge populations, the primary vector for the virus. The current situation is alarming for the agricultural community, highlighting the vulnerability of livestock to such diseases and the economic and welfare challenges they pose.