Bluetongue is a notifiable disease affecting sheep, cattle, and other ruminants, spread by biting midges. In England there has been a re-emergence of Bluetongue (BTV3), with 34 cases spread over 10 premises in Norfolk and Suffolk (as of 02/09/2024).
All of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex have been placed into a larger Restricted Zone (RZ) with the RZ expanding locally to encompass entire holdings and movement restrictions now apply to all ruminants within the zone.
Symptoms vary but can include fever, lesions, redness around the mouth, eyes, and nose, reddening above the hoof, excessive salivation, and nasal discharge. Some animals may show little to no clinical signs.
Livestock keepers in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, and East Sussex can apply for free bluetongue testing for animals to be moved out of these high-risk areas or sold at markets with buyers from outside these counties.
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