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APHA said there have been 167 cases of the virus in the UK since November 2023

From the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss declaring a bluetongue-restricted zone across Norfolk and Suffolk to advice on combatting theft and criminal damage through improving farm security - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

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.

On a recent AHDB webinar, industry experts discussed the current bluetongue situation in the UK and the outlook on vaccination

The new BTV-3 Government framework sets out how disease control efforts will focus on movement control of susceptible animals and their germinal products as a precautionary tool to stem spread of the disease, until a safe and effective vaccine