The volume of cases had overwhelmed the testing system
Welsh farmers have been warned the situation is 'evolving rapidly' and it was vital they remain vigilant of disease
Scotland's deputy chief vet, Jesus Gallego Garnica said he was hopeful it would be up and running 'as soon as possible', but that it was out of Scottish Government's hands.
Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer, Richard Irvine urged all farmers to remain vigilant for not just bluetongue, but for other notifiable animal diseases
A 'substantial delivery' of Bultavo-3 vaccine has been distributed this week, but it will 'not cover all back orders', and further shipments were coming.
The move was aiming to speed up the process of providing results with ‘significant delays’ being reported with the Pirbright Institute seeing a substantial backlog
With bluetongue cases rising across England, Wales and Scotland, we take a look at the myths circulating around the farming community
Manufacturers often commit to production volumes ‘many months' before the season begins.
Everything livestock farmers need to know about the current status of bluetongue disease in the UK, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what actions they can take to prevent it