bluetongue

With bluetongue disease on the increase, Livestock Specialist Ellie Layton looks at the disease and what you should do if you suspect a case on your farm

"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"

The Orkney & Shetland MP says he will be 'first in the queue' to let Government know if it is not doing what it should

Farmers in Suffolk have said they are dealing with 'severe economic losses' due to current restrictions on the movement of livestock

“We appreciate the impact restrictions can have on farmers. We are committed to working with everyone affected"

Suffolk sheep farmer Stephen Cobbald has explained the difficulty of farming in a bluetongue restricted zone

"It moves me to tears hearing how challenging it is for our farmers at the minute dealing with this awful virus"

The Government said there have also been two further cases in North East Lincolnshire

With cases of bluetongue now reported as far north as Yorkshire, FG chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Chief Veterinary Officers on the current situation

"Unfortunately it was just a matter of time for it to reach Lincolnshire"