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Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.
The signs of bluetongue virus, how you must report it and what happens when you do.
The rules to follow when moving animals within a restricted zone, including to markets, shows and slaughterhouses.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep animals safe from bluetongue virus.
Find out when to test vaccinated animals and how to get private testing.
The rules to follow when you are moving, freezing or storing germinal product (semen, ova or embryo) in the bluetongue restricted zone.
Use these licences to move animals or germinal product from a bluetongue restricted zone, either to another bluetongue restricted zone or to outside any bluetongue restricted zone.
Apply for a specific licence for any movement in a bluetongue zone not covered by a general licence.
Information on BTV-3 vaccines including permits and licences.
Information about the availability of BTV-3 vaccines for animal keepers.
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