The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) reports that three new cases of bluetongue have been confirmed, between 4 and 10 March 2024, in Norfolk. This brings the total number of cases to 126.
There is currently no evidence that there is circulating virus and as of 19 February, the Kent and Norfolk Temporary Control Zones (TCZs) have been lifted. Positive high-risk animals will remain under restriction as well as premises in the Zones which have not yet been sampled. APHA has contacted livestock keepers in the Zones to discuss what this means for them.
Surveillance of susceptible animals and epidemiological assessments will continue. The APHA says it will keep the situation under review.
More information, including how to spot and report the disease is available on GOV.UK.
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