Current situation (as of 1 October 2024):
On the evening of 30 September 2024, following the identification of a case with evidence of recent infection close to the edge of the restricted zone in West Sussex and in accordance with policy of seeking to contain and slow the spread of disease, the restricted zone and infected area have been extended. The zones now cover East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex and part of Hampshire.
Keep up to date with the latest situation:
Bluetongue: news, information and guidance for livestock keepers - GOV.UK
Details about the measures in the current restricted zone can be found in the declaration:
Bluetongue: extended restricted zone and infected area (BTD 2024/92, BTD 2024/112 and BTD 2024/138) - GOV.UK
Check if a premise is within a zone on the interactive map:
APHA Interactive Bluetongue Virus Map (arcgis.com)
Details about how to spot and report the disease:
Bluetongue: how to spot and report it - GOV.UK
Register for upcoming information webinars and view past webinars:
Upcoming webinars and recordings of past webinars - GOV.UK
Information on free testing within the zones:
Bluetongue: get free testing for your animals if you are in a bluetongue zone - GOV.UK
Details about vaccination:
Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccination - GOV.UK
Further industry information and Q&As:
Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB
Bluetongue – the latest info and updates from the NFU – NFUonline