APHA confirmed the case was detected at a farm near Withernsea on Wednesday (September 4)
"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"
APHA said there have been 167 cases of the virus in the UK since November 2023
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Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26
"Continuing to restrict the import of susceptible animals from Great Britain will significantly reduce the risk of an outbreak on the Isle of Man"
Norwich Livestock Market has confirmed sheep sales will be cancelled on Saturday (August 31) due to recent cases of bluetongue
"This detection is a clear reminder of the threat of the disease"
The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer said 4,000 cases of bluetongue had been reported across the continent in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
Farmers warned the low risk so far does not rule out a potential outbreak.