Whole of Scotland to Fall Under Restricted Livestock Zone From This Weekend

Whole of Scotland to fall under restricted livestock zone from this weekend

A bluetongue restricted zone currently covering parts of south-west Scotland will be extended to the whole country from Saturday, October 3.

Whole of Scotland declared restricted zone amid ongoing Bluetongue virus outbreak

THE whole of Scotland is to be designated a restricted zone for bluetongue after the livestock disease was detected on 40 premises.

Scotland extends bluetongue restriction zone across entire country

Scotland’s bluetongue Restricted Zone will cover the whole country from October 3, removing movement licences for susceptible livestock.

Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

The Scottish government said the decision will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.

Bluetongue restrictions to be extended across Scotland after rise in cases

The first cow in Scotland tested positive for the potentially deadly virus in Creetown back in August.