Whole of Scotland to Fall Under Restricted Livestock Zone From This Weekend

Whole of Scotland to fall under restricted livestock zone from this weekend

A bluetongue restricted zone currently covering parts of south-west Scotland will be extended to the whole country from Saturday, October 3.

Whole of Scotland declared restricted zone amid ongoing Bluetongue virus outbreak

THE whole of Scotland is to be designated a restricted zone for bluetongue after the livestock disease was detected on 40 premises.

Scotland extends bluetongue restriction zone across entire country

Scotland’s bluetongue Restricted Zone will cover the whole country from October 3, removing movement licences for susceptible livestock.

Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

The Scottish government said the decision will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.

Bluetongue cases recorded in Aberdeenshire as cases rise across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced a nationwide extension of the Bluetongue Restricted Zone, effective from Saturday, October 3. This measure, agreed upon with agricultural industry stakeholders, aims to streamline livestock movements across Scotland following the detection of 40 cases of the potentially fatal disease in ruminants. Bluetongue, a viral infection primarily transmitted by biting midges, […]

Bluetongue Restriction Zone Set to Expand Across All of Scotland

Scotland is preparing to extend its bluetongue restriction zone to cover the entire country, a move officials say will streamline livestock trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets. The viral disease, which affects sheep, cattle, and other ruminants, has prompted the zoning system as a precautionary measure to manage its spread. By applying a single […] The post Bluetongue Restriction Zone Set to Expand Across All of Scotland first app…