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Restrictions after deadly virus detected in sheep

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A sheep in Norfolk has become the first animal to test positive for bluetongue virus since March .

A 20km ( 12.4 mile ) temporary control zone has been put in place, restricting the movement of livestock.

The disease is spread by the bites of midges and can cause infertility and breathing problems.