A
new virus is causing lambs to be born with deformities so severe that
they die within seconds after birth. The Shmallenberg virus was
identified in Germany in November and there have been cases reported in
Belgium, France and the Netherlands. Vet Toby Kemble has already seen
deformed lambs at eight out of 10 sheep farms in Norfolk this year. "It
is very upsetting seeing the lambs," he said. The majority of the
cases have been in Suffolk and Norfolk, but farms in Kent, East Sussex,
Essex and Hertfordshire have also been affected. The virus has also
been found in cattle in West Sussex, reported Sky.com. At one farm, 25%
of all lambs were affected. Not only does this affect the meat and
wool industry, but at 100 lire per lamb, the farmers are suffering a
heavy financial impact.
Viruses are rising up all over the
world affecting animals, as well as people. The prophet Hosea foretold
what would happen in the latter days, before the return of the Lord, "The
land will mourn and everyone who dwells in it will languish, with the
beasts of the field, the fowls of heaven, yes, the fishes of the sea
will also be taken away" Hosea 4:3. If you are not a Christian, it is time to get right with God, while there is still time. The Bible says, "Seek
the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near" Isaiah
55:6. "You know perfectly that the Lord will come as a thief in the
night" 1 Thessalonians 5:2. For more information, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website. God bless you.
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