From midday 21 September 2025, some movement restrictions will be eased for all animals vaccinated against Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3) moving from the restricted zone into Wales. Based on current scientific evidence and expert advice, temperatures in Wales are expected to be low enough by this time to reduce virus transmission by midges.
If you want to move animals from a BTV-3 Restricted Zone to Wales from midday 21 September 2025, you will need to follow the conditions of the EXD661(W) general licence. You will not need to apply to APHA for the licence, but you must adhere to the licence conditions. Please see guidance below ‘Movements to live: Vaccinated animals.’
For the movement of unvaccinated animals, the current control measures remain in place (see guidance below for ‘Movements to live: Non-vaccinated animals’).
For the movement of animals from Wales to Scotland that have spent time in the Restricted Zone (RZ) since May 2025, please follow the guidance for ‘Movements to Scotland: Animals that have originated in the RZ’.
For full details please see Bluetongue Policy in Wales | GOV.WALES
