BLUETONGUE RESTRICTION CHANGES
We have today seen changes to the BTV Restrictions, specifically looking at Welsh Stock and Breeding Animal sales.
Changes to Bluetongue restrictions confirmed for Autumn sales & markets
Changes to Bluetongue restrictions confirmed for Autumn sales & markets
The phased changes to facilitate Autumn sales of livestock will start on Monday, August 18.
From then, Welsh livestock that have completed a course of a Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccination, will be able to attend English markets within 20km of the Welsh border.
Markets eligible to hold dedicated sales of vaccinated Welsh only livestock include Bishops Castle, Hereford, Kington, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Ross-on-Wye and Shrewsbury, and must adhere to specific conditions.
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LATEST UPDATE ON CASES:
One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed on 3 August 2025.
One ram lamb in Staffordshire was confirmed positive following a report of suspicious clinical signs.
The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain for the 2025 to 2026 vector season (since July 2025) is 8. All cases have been in England.
The location of all premises in Great Britain where one or more animals have tested positive by PCR to bluetongue serotype 3 or serotype 12 is available on the bluetongue case map.
The best resource to use will be to visit: Bluetongue Virus Hub – Ruminant Health & Welfare or call us on 01746 713 911
