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Foot and Mouth & Bluetongue Outbreaks

Bluetongue confirmed as circulating in South East England

Defra confirmed on 28 September that Bluetongue disease is circulating between the local animal and midge population in East Anglia. The announcement followed epidemiological investigation of several cases of the disease and took account of surveillance results. The first case was detected on 22 September. The disease has now spread to other parts of South East England.

The disease, caused by a virus spread by midges, affects ruminants but not pigs, horses or humans. Check the declarations and maps to see if your premises are in a Zone. All movement licence conditions for Bluetongue must be complied with. Surveillance and epidemiological investigations are continuing.

The Secretary of State has declared Bedfordshire to be a temporary controlled area to prevent the spread of Bluetongue. This affects any farmers with ruminating animals and will restrict their movement for the duration of the control order.

For the current information and guidance on both Bluetongue and the Foot and Mouth situation, please see the following links:

Foot and Mouth (FMD)

FMD latest situation| (new window) from Defra

Bluetongue

If you suspect signs of any notifiable disease, you must immediately notify your local Divisional Veterinary Manager| (new window). If you need further information or advice not covered by these pages please contact the Defra Helpline on 08459 33 55 77 which is open between 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Bluetongue latest situation| (new window) from Defra.

PDF Icon Bluetongue protection zone and surveillance zone - declaration and definitive map| (pdf document opens in new window) from Defra

Bluetongue movement guidance and licences| (new window)

Interactive map

FMD and Bluetongue control zones| (new window)

If you are a farmer (or if you keep ruminating animals) and have specific questions or concerns regarding either Bluetongue or Foot and Mouth, please contact the Bedfordshire Trading Standards Service on 01234 228 897 or email business@bedscc.gov.uk|

 

 

 

 
 
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