Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 34181

Bluetongue Disease: Disease Control

Tabled: 26 February 2025

Answered: 11 March 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of exclusion zones in preventing the spread of 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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