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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

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