Current Situation
Last Reviewed 07.02.2012
The whole of Great Britain is a bluetongue Free Area for BTV8. The free area in GB means that trade in susceptible animals from GB to Northern Ireland can take place without the need to meet the requirements of Regulation 1266/2007.
All susceptible animals being imported to Northern Ireland from a Bluetongue restricted area must comply with the relevant controls in the European bluetongue Regulation (1266/2007) for the movement of susceptible animals from restricted zones.
For more information on the current trade conditions including the import of direct slaughter animals, please click on the links at the bottom of the page or contact Trade Section 028 90520989. In addition, there is a requirement that breeding and production animals imported from Bluetongue restricted zones will be isolated and restricted on farm until DARD is assured through testing that Bluetongue virus is not present.
For the latest situation in GB please click on the link at the bottom of the page.
For the latest situation on Bluetongue in Europe please click on the link at the bottom of the page.
For clinical signs of the disease please follow the link below:
If you suspect the presence of the disease, contact your local Divisional Veterinary Office immediately. To find the telephone number of your nearest office, call the DARD helpline on: 0300 200 7852, or visit the
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