The bluetongue virus is spreading rapidly throughout the Netherlands. Thousands of sheep die every day and livestock farmers are desperate. The consequences are incalculable, says science journalist Nienke Beintema. What kind of virus are we dealing with here?

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Guest:
Nienke Beintema
Presentation:
Floor Boon
Editorial:
Mila-Marie Bleeksma & Tessa Colen
Edit:
Misja van Waterschoot
Coordination:
Henk Ruigrok van der Werven
Photo:
Sander Koning/ANP

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