Farmers Warned to Be Vigilant After Bluetongue Case Found in Powys Cattle

Farmers warned to be vigilant after bluetongue case found in Powys cattle

FARMERS have been urged to be vigilant after the Wales' first bluetongue case of the year was found in Powys.

Farmers told to stay alert as bluetongue virus reaches Wales

Farmers in Wales have been warned to stay on high alert after two cases of bluetongue virus were confirmed in cattle herds in Powys and Monmouthshire.

First Wales bluetongue virus case confirmed in Powys

Cases of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3) have been confirmed in Wales for the first time in 2025, with infections detected at two locations, including one in Powys.

First Bluetongue case confirmed in Powys - days after fresh finding in Shropshire

The first case of Bluetongue has been confirmed in Mid Wales - days after a fresh positive test in Shropshire.