Contents:
Total number of cases
Latest updates
Risk level
Control zones
Moving animals and animal products
Vaccination and biosecurity
Livestock identification and movement rules
Importing animals and animal products
Webinars, leaflets, videos and posters
Defra ’s bluetongue control strategy
Be vigilant for signs of bluetongue and report it if you suspect it.
Total number of cases
The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain for the 2025 to 2026 vector season (since July 2025) is 107. There have been:
103 cases in England
4 cases in Wales
The total number of BTV-8 cases in Great Britain for the 2025 to 2026 vector season (since July 2025) is 2. Both cases were in England.
The location of all premises in Great Britain where one or more animals have tested positiv