Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 34180

Bluetongue Disease: Disease Control

Tabled: 26 February 2025
Answered: 11 March 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department considers the location of (a) livestock markets and (b) farms when determining exclusion zones for Blue Tongue Virus.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
Defra’s approach to bluetongue considers the latest scientific evidence and veterinary advice. Decisions regarding the extent of zones take into account the location of premises where bluetongue has been detected in addition to wider considerations regard...
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