BTV-3

Scotland to Reinstate Stricter Bluetongue Controls from June 1

Sheep

Scotland to Reinstate Stricter Bluetongue Controls from June 1

Scottish livestock keepers and traders are being urged to prepare for tighter bluetongue movement restrictions from June 1, as seasonal disease controls come back into force.

clock 28 May 2026 • 3 min read
Royal Ulster Winter Fair to go ahead despite ongoing bluetongue investigations

Animal Health

Royal Ulster Winter Fair to go ahead despite ongoing bluetongue investigations

Organisers express disappointment but move to assure visitors the 'action-packed' event will take place

clock 04 December 2025 • 2 min read
Letters: "Bluetongue vaccines should now be considered for use across GB"

Animal Health

Letters: "Bluetongue vaccines should now be considered for use across GB"

The Chief Veterinary Officers of GB, together with the AHDB, Ruminant Health and Welfare and other industry stakeholders are urging vets and farmers to discuss the use of available BTV-3 vaccines, where appropriate

clock 24 June 2025 • 2 min read
Vets urge planning ahead to keep bluetongue at bay

Animal Health

Vets urge planning ahead to keep bluetongue at bay

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

clock 13 March 2025 • 4 min read