2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (360+ words) Case figures revealed at latest weekly webinar, where farmers in Scotland were also urged to plan ahead amid the prospect of the virus posing a longer-term threat. A map was shown at the webinar last night (9 September). The red triangles…...

3+ day, 17+ min ago   (302+ words) As of 7 September, Parliament had reported 942 affected premises across England, Scotland and Wales, with further reports awaiting confirmation. The official Defra and APHA update on 9 September recorded the later total. Keeping the dates and classifications clear is important: confirmed premises…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (420+ words) MPs have demanded answers from animal health agencies over vaccine shortages, testing delays and the UK’s preparedness for the escalating bluetongue outbreak. See also: New bluetongue map shows where virus is most active Confirmed cases continue to rise, with figures…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (574+ words) Sheep farmers are being urged to check the latest bluetongue guidance before tupping, amid concerns that fertility problems in rams may not become apparent until scanning. The National Sheep Association (NSA) is warning producers to rely on newly published veterinary…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (601+ words) Northern Ireland farmers are being urged to watch their livestock closely for signs of bluetongue after the disease was confirmed in an animal in County Wexford. The case, involving an unvaccinated heifer, is the first detected in the Republic of…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (419+ words) Livestock movements will now be subject to licensing requirements A bluetongue restriction zone is to be introduced in south-west Scotland to prevent the disease from spreading further. The Scottish Government announced that a new restriction zone will come into effect…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (131+ words) Bluetongue restricted zone announced for south-west Scotland, as Minister warns disease was 'not going away anytime soon' Farmers Guardian Bluetongue restricted zone announced for south-west Scotland, as Minister warns disease was 'not going away anytime soon' Already a member? Login…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (864+ words) A total of 20 farms have so far been affected in Dumfries and Galloway Restriction measures put in place in south-west Scotland in a bid to stop the spread of bluetongue between farms are set to continue. The Scottish government has…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (326+ words) A government minister has urged the industry to face the prospect of the virus being there to stay. Holyrood. Image © Heartland Arts / Adobe Stock The Scottish Government has urged vets and farmers to plan for bluetongue becoming a “permanent” presence…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (475+ words) Politicians have called for a bluetongue taskforce to be created after hearing of issues faced by farmers. Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, called for action while meeting Cumbrian farmers with MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron. The…...