bluetongue

NSA said while the bluetongue vaccine offered another tool for farmers, it would not protect livestock totally

With bluetongue disease on the increase, livestock specialist Ellie Layton looks at the disease and what you should do if you suspect a case on your farm

Newly appointed chief executive Richard Lewis said: "Now more than ever, the UK needs a strong, science-led Animal and Plant Health Agency"

Vaccination finance calculators – one for sheep and one for beef cattle – have been developed by the ADHB to help vets and farmers assess the potential economic risk or return for a farm considering vaccinating flocks and herds against bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) this year

Nigel Bennet, livestock area manager, Northern Europe, Roam Technology, reflects on the growing risk to UK agriculture due to inadequate biosecurity, weak border controls and a shrinking veterinary workforce

Farmers are being warned that ‘bluetongue shows no signs of slowing down’ and are being encouraged to have proactive discussions with their vets to assess their risk from BTV-3

Abortion is one of the biggest economic and welfare issues affecting the UK sheep flock each year

Farmers have praised Kivells Agriculture for their professionalism in handling the situation

The UK could be led by Europe with vaccination having an impact on cases on the continent

Alistair Carmichael has called on the Government to increase funding to the agency to avoid further risk to UK farmers