Bluetongue: Latest situation
The situation in the UK has remained static since the last confirmed premise for BTV-8 (an imported case) was detected on 14 November 2008:
- There has been no evidence of circulating disease in 2008 or 2009.
- There have been no positive cases found as a result of post import tests during 2009
- The whole of GB remains in a Protection Zone for BTV8
Bluetongue - Complacency Costs!
Watch Defra’s Bluetongue video outlining why farmers can’t afford to be complacent about Bluetongue in 2009, featuring farmer Robert Law and Deputy Chief Vet Alick Simmons.
29 October 2009
- Customer information note: Bluetongue in Europe - changes to post import testing requirements
26 October 2009
Defra and the Devolved Administrations have approved a further Bluetongue surveillance exercise this winter. The survey will take place across the whole of GB, starting from 1 November and running for approximately one month.
It will enable us to get a clearer picture of the BTV8 disease situation, and enable us to detect any potential undetected incursion of new serotypes. The survey will test for all Bluetongue serotypes. See the surveillance page for further information.
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See also
- Latest situation on vaccination.
- Check if you are affected - See movement guidance and licences
- 2008 confirmed cases
- Declarations.
- Animal Health's disease alerts service - Register to be kept up-to-date on the animal disease situation.
- Farming industry bluetongue vaccination campaign (links to NFU online website).
- The Bluetongue Order 2007.
For the latest situation in Europe, please visit the following links:
- Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH).
- A map of the existing restriction zones of the countries affected by Bluetongue
- Bluetongue in Europe
Page last modified: 26 October 2009