Check the guidance on:
- GOV.UK – Moving animals in England – including farms, markets, shows and slaughterhouses
- GOV.SCOT – Moving animals from England to Scotland
- GOV.WALES – Moving animals from England to Wales
- GOV.UK: Collecting, freezing and moving germinal product in England.
You will need a specific licence to freeze germinal products (semen, ova and embryo) anywhere in England and testing will be required. Keepers will be responsible for the cost of sampling, postage and testing. You can find further detail in the declaration.
Control zones
Check if you’re in a zone on the bluetongue zone map.
For the most up-to-date information visit GOV.UK – Bluetongue: news, information and guidance for livestock keepers.
When bluetongue (BTV-3) arrived in the UK
The first case of a new bluetongue virus serotype (BTV-3) was confirmed in England on 10 November 2023 and further cases of old infections have been detected through surveillance in the South East and East of England.
BTV-3 was first reported in September 2023 in the Netherlands. It has since been found in several other northern European countries.
Bluetongue: leaflets, videos and posters
To download and print leaflets and posters to help raise awareness of the risks of bluetongue, and watch videos to learn about the rules you need to follow, control measures government may take and biosecurity best practice, go to GOV.UK – Bluetongue: leaflets, videos and posters.