New Government Bluetongue Measures to Protect Livestock

Powys livestock market chiefs tell minister of impact of bluetongue rules

David Chadwick and auction market chiefs met with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales Dame Nia Griffith.

Bluetongue advice and trade deal concerns for farmers

Herefordshire farmers have been out in force at summer events and it’s been fantastic to catch up with so many.

New government Bluetongue measures to protect livestock

The Welsh Government has strengthened measures to protect livestock from a serious viral disease

Bluetongue restrictions worry farmers on Shropshire-Wales border

Measures will require farmers bringing livestock into Wales to get their animals tested.

Conservatives launch petition to demand Welsh Government U-turn on Bluetongue policy

Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Samuel Kurtz meeting with farmers – Image: Welsh Conservatives Emily Price The Senedd Conservatives have launched a petition to demand the Welsh Government align with England’s Bluetongue policy. Earlier this week, Welsh ministers issued updated guidance to protect farmers as new Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) disease control measures come into effect from 1 July. It f…

MP meets minister to raise bluetongue rules concerns

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick has met with a UK Government minister to raise concerns about the impact of bluetongue restrictions on farmers and livestock markets along the Welsh border.