"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
"Unfortunately it was just a matter of time for it to reach Lincolnshire"
Defra also confirmed seven new cases of the virus have been reported in the 'Restriction Zone' over the weekend
APHA confirmed the case was detected at a farm near Withernsea on Wednesday (September 4)
Intake information released as countdown to sugar beet harvest begins
"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"
APHA said there have been 167 cases of the virus in the UK since November 2023
Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26
Norwich Livestock Market has confirmed sheep sales will be cancelled on Saturday (August 31) due to recent cases of bluetongue