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Bluetongue cases in England rise to 2,201 this season

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:57 · Archive

England's bluetongue cases have reached 2,201 this season, with 75 infections recorded in Cumbria. Two further cases were recorded in the county in a recent update. The Defra and Animal and Plant Health Agency figures show 56 cases were confirmed in England.

Cumbria infections are mainly concentrated around Carlisle and south Cumbria. Officials said sheep were linked to most recent cases, although cattle were also affected. Most infections were found after farmers reported animals showing suspicious clinical signs.

Bluetongue serotype 3 affects ruminants, including sheep, cattle and goats. The disease is spread by biting midges. Farmers are urged to watch for symptoms and report suspected cases promptly to authorities.

Last month, the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee wrote to the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. The committee sought explanations about the outbreak response, vaccine availability, and how advice has been shared with farmers.

Bluetongue cases in England rise to 2,201 this season
Image: NW Evening Mail

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In this story: Cumbria · Carlisle · England · Defra · Animal and Plant Health Agency · House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

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