bluetongue

A Temporary Control Zone has been put in place in an area around Dumfries and Galloway, after bluetongue was found in two lambs near Lockerbie

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

Applications for support are based on eligibility

Chief reporter Rachael Brown said there has been some unhelpful finger pointing around who vaccinated and who did not, but where is the accountability from Government and where is the financial investment and support?

With 13 confirmed bluetongue cases in Wales, NFU Cymru has stressed the importance of vaccination and early reporting to control the spread of the virus

AHDB has urged farmers to book their place now

AHDB have organised a meeting for farmers at Carmarthen Livestock Mart on August 27 to find out the latest information and guidance.

A look at what has happened so far in the 2026/27 season

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his ‘knee jerk’ reaction of a £65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow

NFU has called on Defra to deliver an 'emergency support package' to help farmers hit by bluetongue, with the cost of getting rid of dead stock.