A veterinarian has confirmed that Schmallenberg disease has significantly impacted the performance of early lambing flocks ...

Unfortunately it’s also home to an estimated 180,750 trillion Highland Midges, each one capable of giving a painful and itchy bite. As if that isn’t bad enough, they tend to hunt in packs ...

She said horsefly bites can be more painful than midges', and can result in red, fluid-filled blisters. In most cases pharmacists can offer advice on treatments, she said. Ms Bryson added that ...

Most of the flies in this article do not cause harm other than the bite itself, though some can transmit disease or cause severe allergic reactions. These six biting flies are: Biting midges are ...