00:00Blue Tongue cases have spread across more parts of the West Midlands, with Staffordshire seeing the biggest increase.
00:08DEFRA figures show 38 affected premises across the region between July 10th and August 31st.
00:16Staffordshire accounts for 24, with four new cases recorded there.
00:20There are nine cases in Shropshire, two in Herefordshire, and one each in Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Solihull.
00:27Nationally, there have been 783 confirmed cases this season.
00:33The virus is spread by biting midges and can seriously affect cattle, sheep and livestock.
00:39Farmers are being urged to stay vigilant and discuss vaccination with their vets.
