Bluetongue: how to spot and report it
The signs of bluetongue virus and how you must report it in sheep, cattle and other livestock.
Blue tongue virus
- Thread starter Phil the Dill
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Bluetongue virus – Latest situation: Chief Vet urges vigilance
Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety.
Matthew
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Bluetongue: how to spot and report it
The signs of bluetongue virus and how you must report it in sheep, cattle and other livestock.www.gov.uk
How long since the last alert or case?
FMD started with a Defra alert. Their previous one was 12 years earlier….
So have we now got blue tongue? And is it native virus or a lab rat?
These days I trust …. No one.
It seems a long time ago when there was a sense of panic and vaccines being used to prevent it.
FatBelinda
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"Following confirmation of BTV in a non-imported animal in England, some trading partners may restrict exports of bluetongue susceptible animals or their products. The latest information on availability of individual export health certificates can be found on Gov.uk."
Says not.
opininionated
On final warning
The discovered affected cow might not be, but chances are that the source was.
FatBelinda
Well-known member
By the way this back end has been, it's plausible to have come across on a midge just as easily. I've jabbed calves for pneumonia one day, then treat sheep for maggots the next
opininionated
On final warning
By the way this back end has been, it's plausible to have come across on a midge just as easily. I've jabbed calves for pneumonia one day, then treat sheep for maggots the next
I just heard RT are pushing for all on farm midges to be fitted with EID's.
Bluetongue found in four cows in Kent as farmers told to be vigilant
Bluetongue virus has been found in five cows near Canterbury following the first case of the disease earlier this month, with farmers urged to remain vigilant.
4wd
Well-known member
Eartags will be needed from 1st April
New case of bluetongue in Kent brings total number to eight
The government has confirmed an eighth case of bluetongue within Kent's expanded temporary control zone (TCZ).
Bluetongue has now been confirmed in two animals at a premises near Cantley, Broadland, Norfolk
Bluetongue confirmed in new county as cases continue to rise
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus after confirmation of a case in Suffolk.
Alicecow
Megastar
Bluetongue control zone extended after more Norfolk cattle found with virus
Bluetongue restrictions have been widened for Norfolk livestock farmers after Defra confirmed more cases of the dangerous animal disease in cattle.
www.edp24.co.uk
Bluetongue: news, information and guidance for livestock keepers
How to spot, report and prevent the spread of bluetongue, and information on current cases and movement restrictions.
Latest situation
Update 30 August 2024
Following reports of clinical suspicion in sheep and cattle on 2 new premises in Norfolk and Suffolk, bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) has been confirmed at these premises. There is now evidence that there is some local transmission of bluetongue virus and in accordance with the bluetongue disease control framework, the existing temporary control zone (TCZ) has been revoked and replaced by a larger bluetongue restricted zone covering Norfolk and Suffolk. The total number of cases of Bluetongue virus BTV- 3 stands at 5 infected premises. Movement restrictions apply to all ruminants and camelids moving out of the zone and to movement of their germinal products within the zone. Farmers are urged to only move animals within the zone where this is absolutely necessary.Confirmed cases and control zones
2024/25 vector season
Since 26 August 2024 bluetongue has been confirmed on 5 premises.Previous cases
2023/2024 vector season
Between November 2023 and March 2024 there were 126 bluetongue cases in England on 73 premises in 4 counties. There were 119 cases in cattle and 7 cases in sheep. During this period bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) was found in Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Defra sets up control zone in East Yorkshire after bluetongue case
Bluetongue has been confirmed in a single bull on a farm in East Yorkshire, leading to the creation of a 20km temporary control zone (TCZ).
www.farminguk.com