Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) – Declaration of an all-Wales Restricted Zone

Given midge-borne Bluetongue virus has reached Wales, and historic temperature data and modelling work indicates it is very unlikely for midge-borne transmission of bluetongue virus to occur after 10 November in Wales, I will declare an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) commencing on 10 November.
IR restrictions to come into force from 1st January 2026

IR’s restricted for life as of 1st January 2026
Proud to support the new students

Students kitted out with new I-da sponsored clothing
Bluetongue Policy in Wales

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
Sustainable Farming Scheme
The Sustainable Farming Scheme includes 12 Universal Actions that we’re asking farmers to undertake
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) – Wales movement control change from 21 September 2025

Keepers have an opportunity to vaccinate their stock in preparation for sales and movements from 21 September.
Changes to Bluetongue restrictions confirmed for Autumn sales & markets
Important changes to the Bluetongue restrictions currently in place in Wales will come into effect two weeks today.
The Pembrokeshire Project TB roadshows

If you haven’t seen the enthusiasm of the team involved with the Pembrokeshire TB project team, then you are missing out.
ID’s practice syndromic surveillance pilot project(part of the Arwain DGC project) goes from strength to strength
DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PILOT EXPLORES USE OF AI TO CONTROL
Bovine EID
Implementation of Bovine Electronic Identification (Bovine EID) in Wales
