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Following the first confirmed cases of bluetongue in Wales, in the 2025/26 vector season, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Wales has implemented a Temporary Control Zone

Defra says first case of Bluetongue Virus serotype 8 (BTV8) for almost two decades found in sheep flock in Cornwall

Incidents are first in Wales for more than year and come just days after movement restrictions were eased

Understanding why vets leave the industry is key to retaining staff says Defra

Cases confirmed since August 11 include sheep in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire; cattle in Hampshire; and farmed deer in East Sussex

Poultry and game bird keepers in England face increased welfare measures in order to minimise scale of outbreak

Leicestershire County Council said a farmer's actions could have posed a serious risk to the UK's food supply chain

The Ulster Farmers’ Union says severe outbreaks pose a risk to Northern Ireland's poultry industry

UK beef and dairy farmers are encouraged to stay vigilant against signs of lumpy skin disease, with cases confirmed in France and Italy

Latest move shows Government's 'blatant disregard' for Northern Ireland’s agri industry, says union