“Blue tongue” is a non-contagious, insect-borne, viral disease of ruminants, mainly sheep and less frequently cattle, goats, buffalo, deer, dromedaries, and antelope. It is caused by the ...

Farmers in the South West are being warned over an outbreak of bluetongue in the region. The serious disease primarily affects sheep and cattle by restricting their movements, but it can also ...

Farmers across the South West are being alerted to a bluetongue outbreak in the region. This severe disease primarily impacts ...

Bluetongue, a viral disease affecting cattle and sheep, remains a significant concern for Scotland’s livestock sector. “Testing for Bluetongue virus is routinely undertaken before and after travel as ...

A government spokesperson said: “Following reports of suspicion of clinical disease in sheep at premises in ... of cases close to the edge of the bluetongue restricted zone and in accordance ...