A Beef Farmers of Ontario spokesperson says efforts are underway to renegotiate export certificates with a number of countries because of Bluetongue.
The virus has been confirmed in three cattle from one Southwestern Ontario farm.
However, LeaAnne Wuermli says she's been told those renegotiations should be concluded in the next few weeks.
In the meantime, Wuermli reports the discovery of the virus will not have any impact on live animal or beef trade with the U-S or Mexico.
It's not clear how the virus got into Ontario, but Wuermli says there's speculation warmer temperatures have seen the midges which carry it move further north.
The midges reportedly can't live in colder temperatures so they're expected to die off at first frost.
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LeaAnne Wuermli of the Beef Farmers of Ontario says three animals from one Southwestern Ontario farm have tested positive for the virus.
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Wuermli says they're not sure how the virus made it's way into Southwestern Ontario.
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