
Bluetongue: What Farmers Need to Know
Bluetongue cases continue to rise across Great Britain. Here’s what farmers need to know about the signs, vaccination, movement rules and staying vigilant.
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Bluetongue cases continue to rise across Great Britain. Here’s what farmers need to know about the signs, vaccination, movement rules and staying vigilant.

With UK temperatures set to rise above 30°C this week, it is important to take proactive steps to protect livestock from heat stress.

Key livestock movement rules for the show and sales season, including transport requirements, documentation and reporting obligations.

When using land temporarily for keeping livestock, movement paperwork can be complex, so both landowners and stockowners must understand their responsibilities.

Farmers will gain stronger legal protection against livestock worrying under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 which comes into force on 18th March 2026 in England and Wales.