Blue Tonge Restriction Zone Changes Effective 14/2/25

Please see the most recently updated map to see whether the new zone now affects your farm.

Outside the Zone

If you are outside of the zone, then no restrictions apply to selling at Frome Market

Inside the Zone

For Wednesday Prime Stock market (prime & cull cattle, prime & cull sheep) - a general licence EXD634 will need to be obtained. 

Or call: 03000 200 301

Your stock will be declared as coming from within the BTV RZ and can be purchased by any Abattoir inside or outside of the RZ as well as any finisher or farmer from within the RZ.

Store animals for Wednesday & Friday Markets (calves, store lambs & store cattle) All animals will need to be subject to a negative pre-movement test for BTV.

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Please note that pig movements do not apply to these restrictions.

The tests are carried out by Farmcare UK. Please note the test is free of charge.

Telephone: 0800 6125289         

Email: [email protected]

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Results will take 48 hours to be confirmed and then animals must be accompanied by a Licence to Frome Market.

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Further Assistance

If you require any assistance in this matter and would like to speak to one of our team please see numbers below:-

Frome Market office 01373 830033

Bradley Towell 07496 263916

Trevor Rowland 07968 480401

Lester Williams 07778 646031

Tom Rogers 07384 462288

Andrew Frizzle 07977 136863

Clive Peach 07970 620859

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Details for licence application:

Frome Livestock Market

BA11 2QB         

CPH: 36/122/8000

Contact: Bradley Towell 07496 263916 [email protected]

Frome Farm Vets: 01749 601899 [email protected]