Three further cases of bluetongue virus BTV3 have been confirmed. The Temporary Control Zone has been extended

Two further cases of bluetongue virus BTV3 in sheep have been identified near Norwich, Norfolk and a further infected sheep has been detected near Lowestoft, East Suffolk.

To contain the spread of disease, the existing TCZ has been extended to include more of Norfolk and East Suffolk. Keepers of cattle, sheep, camelids and other ruminants must remain vigilant and follow the restrictions on susceptible animal and germinal product movements that apply in the zone.

Please check the Bluetongue interactive map: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=514ec88edec74575958d860f0196d2ea and the latest guidance on GOV.UK to see what steps you can take to prevent and control the disease.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force.

More information is available on GOV.UK.

Ruminant Health & Welfare – Bluetongue resource hub