Farmers 'Still in the Dark' over Bluetongue Emergency Rules, Says MS

Scottish MP urges farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue - Agriland.co.uk

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today (Friday, July 4) backed calls for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against bluetongue. The

Farmers 'still in the dark' over bluetongue emergency rules, says MS

James Evans has asked the Welsh Government for clarification of bluetongue restrictions that have been imposed across Wales.

ENGLAND’S BLUETONGUE RESTRICTION ZONE BRINGS NEW IMPLICATIONS FOR CROSS-BORDER TRADE

Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) restrictions have been expanded to cover all of England, triggering new cross-border sheep and cattle trade implications. The midge-born disease has devestating effects on ruminents but does not pose any threat to public health or food safety. As we enter the summer months where there is increased risk of BTV-3, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) designated the whole of England as a BTV-3 Rest…