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APHA confirmed the case was detected at a farm near Withernsea on Wednesday (September 4)

"There is good evidence that mortality rates are lower and livestock show reduced clinical signs of the disease when they have had the vaccine"

"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"

APHA said there have been 167 cases of the virus in the UK since November 2023

Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26

"Continuing to restrict the import of susceptible animals from Great Britain will significantly reduce the risk of an outbreak on the Isle of Man"

Norwich Livestock Market has confirmed sheep sales will be cancelled on Saturday (August 31) due to recent cases of bluetongue

"This detection is a clear reminder of the threat of the disease"

The UK has introduced strict new controls on personal imports of meat, cheese and milk products

The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer said 4,000 cases of bluetongue had been reported across the continent in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands