Lincolnshire

"The control zone is there through no fault of any member within that control zone"

Nine cases of the virus have been detected outside the zone in Cheshire, Shropshire, Somerset, Cumbria, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Cornwall and North Yorkshire

More than 140 cases of bluetongue have been detected on farms since August 26

“I have heard first-hand the experiences of farmers battling this disease"

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"

"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

"The Burdens Group was a victim of problems hitting the farming sector with bad weather and changes to EU subsidies resulting in its key customer base reducing their spend"

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