Livestock2 days agoFirst cases of bluetongue found in sheep in WalesIt is caused by a virus spread by midges and can affect cattle, goats, sheep and deer.2 days agoWales8 days agoDefra extends bluetongue zones across South EastDefra's restriction zones have been extended twice in a week and now cover Surrey, Sussex and Kent. 8 days agoEngland21 Sep 2024Bluetongue restrictions impacting farmersOn Tuesday the restricted bluetongue zone was extended to cover the whole of Kent and East Sussex.21 Sep 202419 Sep 2024New measures to enable quick bluetongue responseThe regulations give the Manx government the authority to restrict the spread of any outbreak.19 Sep 2024Isle of Man18 Sep 2024Bluetongue restriction zones widen after new casesMore cases are confirmed in the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region as well as further south.18 Sep 20245 Sep 2024Ban on some EU imports to prevent 'goat plague'The new controls apply to certain sheep and goat products such as meat, cheese and milk. 5 Sep 20244 Sep 2024Vaccines approved to tackle deadly bluetongue virusMore than 40 animals on 15 premises have tested positive in the latest outbreak. 4 Sep 2024England3 Sep 2024Bluetongue virus 'causing farmers stress and anxiety'A mental health chaplain says farmers face losing money or having pedigree breeds wiped out.3 Sep 2024England2 Sep 2024Restrictions extended as bluetongue virus spreadsAlmost 30 animals on 10 premises across the East of England have now tested positive for the virus.2 Sep 2024Science & Environment