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How to spot, report and prevent the spread of bluetongue, and information on current cases and movement restrictions.
The signs of bluetongue virus and how you must report it in sheep, cattle and other livestock.
When you need to use movement licences and the designated slaughterhouses to use for bluetongue restricted premises.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep animals safe from bluetongue virus.
A bluetongue restricted zone has been declared in regions in England
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has set out further measures to mitigate the spread of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3).
Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety.
How livestock keepers in a bluetongue zone can get free bluetongue testing for their animals.
In the event of a bluetongue outbreak, controls will be imposed to prevent the spread of disease via semen, ova and embryos from bluetongue-susceptible animals.
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