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.