bluetongue

The UK remains in the active vector season for bluetongue (BTV-3), with the risk of transmission via infected midges considered very high in England and most of Great Britain

Cases confirmed since August 11 include sheep in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire; cattle in Hampshire; and farmed deer in East Sussex

Farmers Guardian are carrying out a survey to understand livestock farmers' thoughts on vaccinating for bluetongue and how the disease might be impacting trade on-farm

Welsh farmers have already been counting the losses in trade due to bluetongue restrictions, but the sector will have to wait another two weeks before they can potentially take vaccinated livestock to one of eight eligible markets in England

This week from Farmers Guardian's livestock specialist Katie Fallon

Shepherdess and top sheepdog triallist Emma Gray discusses the gamble behind everyday farming choices, from when to market lambs to whether to vaccinate

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

A Welsh vet is urging farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue as soon as possible.

NFU Cymru said the introduction of approved red markets was a ‘step forward’ in supporting farmers affected by bluetongue

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced it will be holding an additional ram sale this summer with animal movements restricted