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Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) into Great Britain.
7 May 2024
From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Animal and Plant Health Agency, and Robbie Douglas-Miller OBE
Bluetongue virus is primarily transmitted by biting midges (Culicoides species) and affects cattle, sheep, and other ruminants such as goats and deer, and camelids such as llamas. The virus does not affect people or food safety.
In an updated qualitative risk assessment, APHA confirm there is a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) into livestock in Great Britain through infected biting midges being blown over from northern Europe. ..
7 May 2024
From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Animal and Plant Health Agency, and Robbie Douglas-Miller OBE
- Bluetongue does not pose a threat to human health or food safety.
- Chief Vet urges farmers to remain vigilant.
Bluetongue virus is primarily transmitted by biting midges (Culicoides species) and affects cattle, sheep, and other ruminants such as goats and deer, and camelids such as llamas. The virus does not affect people or food safety.
In an updated qualitative risk assessment, APHA confirm there is a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) into livestock in Great Britain through infected biting midges being blown over from northern Europe. ..