Bluetongue restricted zone in Scotland
Restricted zone to try to contain the spread of Bluetongue (BTV 3).
Bluetongue restricted zone in Scotland
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) was detected on several premises in south west Scotland in August 2026.
A Restricted Zone (RZ) is now in place across Scotland.
What to do if you keep livestock
Controls are in place. You must ensure that the disease does not spread and that your livestock are protected.
There are rules you must follow.
You must:
- ensure that an inventory of all animals on the premises is made, recording for each species -
- the number dead
- the number alive
- the number of those alive which are infected or likely to be infected with bluetongue
- ensure that the inventory is kept up to date to take account of animals which are born or die, including details of the dates of birth and death of such animals.
- do not move an animal if it showing clinical signs of bluetongue
Read the full declaration below to understand the restrictions and the strict biosecurity conditions that must be observed.
The measures in the declaration are the law. If you do not comply, you may be charged.
You should monitor this page and the interactive map to check when the disease restricted zone has been lifted.
More information and advice
You can read more at Bluetongue: how to spot and report the disease.
Contact
If you have any questions about the restrictions in place, you can contact:
- 0330 041 6589
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