bluetongue

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"

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Defra also confirmed seven new cases of the virus have been reported in the 'Restriction Zone' over the weekend

Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer Richard Irvine: "Wales has never had a case of bluetongue, but with the changing situation, we are encouraging people to be vigilant and prepared for bluetongue"

APHA confirmed the case was detected at a farm near Withernsea on Wednesday (September 4)

"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"

APHA said there have been 167 cases of the virus in the UK since November 2023

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Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26