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A sheep farmer affected by bluetongue is speaking out about his experiences on the discussion forums in order to help other producers.
Frank the Wool, who farms in south east England, was officially confirmed as having bluetongue on his farm on 19 Oct.
To read his thoughts on the disease and what needs to be done next to help producers visit his diary entries on the discussion forums.
Latest - Diary entry for 22 Oct
First - Diary update for 19 Oct
by Isabel Davies (About this Author)
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