Christine Middlemiss

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

"This detection is a clear reminder of the threat of the disease"

The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer said 4,000 cases of bluetongue had been reported across the continent in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands

55 farms in Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk have confirmed 99 cases of the virus

APHA confirmed the virus had been identified on the Norfolk/Suffolk border to bring the total number of cases to 55

Defra has confirmed it will be illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon XL bully dog or let them stray after December 31

APHA confirmed 23 cases of the virus have been detected since November 11

Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said seven cattle have tested positive for the disease since November 11

Health Agency says it is working hard to minimise risks as virus spotted in North Yorkshire

Defra confirmed a total of five cows have been culled since November 11 after contracting bluetongue