APHA

The session starts at 7pm on October 4

"My policy goal remains to keep bluetongue out of Wales"

“I have heard first-hand the experiences of farmers battling this disease"

Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million

Farmers in Suffolk have said they are dealing with 'severe economic losses' due to current restrictions on the movement of livestock

"It moves me to tears hearing how challenging it is for our farmers at the minute dealing with this awful virus"

The Government said there have also been two further cases in North East Lincolnshire

With cases of bluetongue now reported as far north as Yorkshire, FG chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Chief Veterinary Officers on the current situation

"Unfortunately it was just a matter of time for it to reach Lincolnshire"

Defra also confirmed seven new cases of the virus have been reported in the 'Restriction Zone' over the weekend