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Scottish Government Announces Change to Bluetongue Restrictions

The zone follows 64 cattle and 15 sheep infections at 20 farms, while some movement rules are eased as temperatures fall.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
A Bluetongue Restricted Zone will cover south-west Scotland from September 10 after evidence the disease is circulating in the area.

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Bluetongue virus 'not going away' as fresh warning issued for Scotland

The bluetongue virus is 'not going away any time soon' and will likely spread further among Scotland’s livestock, a minister has warned

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Scottish Government announces change to bluetongue restrictions

A Bluetongue Restricted Zone will cover south-west Scotland from September 10 after evidence the disease is circulating in the area.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Dumfries and Galloway temporary bluetongue restrictions to continue

A restricted zone for Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire will be put in place on Thursday.

·London, United Kingdom
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New bluetongue restrictions to come into force in south-west Scotland

Livestock movements will now be subject to licensing requirements

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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