Agri-Business
Further supplies of bluetongue virus (BTV) vaccines are expected to enter the UK soon as cases continue to rise.
Defra has said 270 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) have been confirmed in the UK in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season.
Veterinary and livestock industry leaders are urging farmers to vaccinate for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) to protect their stock.
N.Ireland
As temperatures begin to rise, the active vector season for midges that can transmit bluetongue (BTV) is right around the corner.
DAERA has moved to simplify access to bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV 3) vaccines for farmers across Northern Ireland.
A suspect case of bluetongue is being investigated at a premises near Portavogie, Co. Down, according to DAERA.
Latest government figures show there have been 266 cases of bluetongue in Great Britain in the 2025 bluetongue season.
Preliminary results of testing carried out on a Co. Down cattle herd have revealed suspected presence of bluetongue in a further 44 cattle.
Dairy
A case of the bluetongue virus serotype three (BTV-3) affecting deer has been confirmed in East Sussex in England.
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged to seek professional veterinary advice before administering a bluetongue vaccine
Sheep
A campaign has been launched encouraging farmers to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or flock against Bluetongue.
Rural Life
New insights from an industry wide BTV-3 impact survey, along with recent clinical research by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)...
The UK chief veterinary officer has (Tuesday, September 17) set out further measures to mitigate the spread of bluetongue virus (BTV) seroty
