Bluetongue Virus Update

Bluetongue is a disease which affects cattle, sheep, goats, deer, alpacas and llamas (ruminants and camelids). It is caused by a virus that is spread by biting midges.

It does not affect people or food safety. Meat and milk are safe to eat and drink.

A temporary control zone is in place across all of Lincolnshire after cases of bluetongue have been identified in and around the county.

For the most up to date information visit https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2040/bluetongue-updates-for-lincolnshire