Sheep

The virus can be fatal and is mainly spread by biting midges, which have thrived in the hot summer.

The news came after restrictions were introduced on the movement of animals in Dumfries and Galloway.

A County Tyrone sheepdog trainer will represent Ireland at an international competition next month.

The auction in Lairg usually has a large contingent of sheep farmers from England.

Richard Yates says farmers could be faced with "considerable losses" of animals over the outbreak.

The disease gives farmers another challenge while they are already dealing with extreme heat.

Farmer Kim Dart, from South Molton in Devon, says she dreads checking her flock each morning.