MRS DOWN'S DIARY

"JUST put your tongue out and say Ahhhh" is the traditional start to diagnosing an affliction in the mouth or throat.

By The Newsroom

Published 1st Nov 2007, 14:09 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 03:39 BST

Can't do that with cows though. Being in a bluetongue protection zone is a touch surreal.

As the restricted zones cover such a large area we are affected, although not physically close to any cases.

The market we use is within the zone and so is the apporved slaughter house that we use.However, any buyers at the market cannot take the animals out of the zone unless it is to an approved slaughter house in their area.

Life is so simple in farming these days. I am coming over all peculiar just thinking about it.

For full story see West Sussex Gazette November 7

West Sussex Gazette