RH&W announcement - 14/12/23
Following active surveillance in the north-east Kent Temporary Control Zone (TCZ), a further 3 cases of bluetongue in cattle have been identified on a holding in the Sandwich Bay area. The holding is situated in the existing TCZ.
Guidance on ‘Importing animals from bluetongue affected countries‘ has also been updated.
RH&W announcement - 08/12/23
Following routine surveillance, a further 2 cases of bluetongue in cattle have been identified on a farm near Cantley, Broadland, Norfolk. A 10km temporary control zone (TCZ) has been declared around the premises and both animals will be humanely culled to minimise the risk of onward transmission. Movement restrictions apply to cattle, sheep and other ruminants.
This brings the total number of cases to 11 on 6 different premises. There is currently no evidence that bluetongue virus is circulating in Great Britain. Surveillance is ongoing.
RH&W announcement - 07/12/23
Following active surveillance in the temporary control zone (TCZ), a ninth case of bluetongue serotype 3 has been confirmed in a single sheep, on a mixed cattle and sheep farm in the existing TCZ. There is currently no evidence that there is circulating virus. Surveillance is ongoing.
RH&W announcement - 06/12/23
Additional Bluetongue cases confirmed
Following active surveillance within the temporary control zone (TCZ), two further cases have been identified taking the total number of cases to seven. Both cases are linked to a holding with previously confirmed cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3).
RH&W announcement - 27/11/23
New cases confirmed
Following active surveillance within the 10km temporary control zone (TCZ), a further four cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) have been identified in cattle on two additional farms.
RH&W announcement - 20/11/23
Farmer hotline available
Farmers in and around the Temporary Control Zone (TCZ), can now access and call a dedicated bluetongue hotline to get advice or ask questions linked to the current situation.
- All farmers and keepers of animals can access the bluetongue hotline: 024 7771 0386
- NFU members can also access the CallFirst hotline: 0370 845 8458
RH&W announcement - 17/11/23
Bluetongue surveillance in TCZ
Defra is working on developing policies for the movement of animals within the temporary control zone (TCZ) and we will update those affected regularly with advice as appropriate.
RH&W announcement - 16/11/23
Advice on temporary control zone (TCZ)
Following confirmation of a case of the bluetongue virus new emerging strain (BTV-3) in a single cow on a farm near Canterbury, Kent, a temporary control zone (TCZ) has been instigated.
The 10km TCZ has been put in place surrounding the farm while the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) undertakes further investigations.
RH&W announcement - 13/11/23
Bluetongue case confirmed in UK
A case of the new emerging strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) has been confirmed in a single cow on a farm near Canterbury, Kent, following routine surveillance by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
RH&W announcement - 11/10/23
Farmers urged to be beware, take action and be vigilant for new strain of bluetongue virus
Following reports of a new strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) emerging and spreading rapidly in the Netherlands, there is increasing concern about the situation and its proximity to the UK.
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