Speaking during an AHDB Battle Bluetongue press briefing, Scotland's chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas said Scotland had recorded no cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) despite targeted surveillance along the border and winter testing. Dr Voas said Scotland's controls are designed to reduce the risk of infected animals bringing the virus north, although she acknowledged there is no way to stop infected midges crossing the border. Chairing the briefing on behalf of the Battle Bluetongue campaign, National Beef Association chief executive Neil Shand said the industry needed to recognise the scale of the threat as cases continue to increase. As only a small number of animals are tested on each affected premises, the total number of infected livestock is likely to be much higher. The chief veterinary officers also reminded farmers that bluetongue remains a notifiable disease and urged anyone who suspects infection to contact APHA immediately.