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The livestock industry has come together to launch a nationwide survey to better understand the impact of bluetongue virus on UK farms.
Led by Fiona Lovatt of Flock Health Limited, and the Ruminant Health & Welfare bluetongue working group, the survey is being conducted in collaboration with AHDB and the University of Nottingham and has the backing of key industry organisations.
Secretary of State Steve Reed visited an Essex farm this week to hear from NFU representatives and a farmer who recently had animals tested for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3).
Kim Hamer became the new President of the Sheep Veterinary Society during the Autumn Conference held in Morpeth from 23rd – 25th September. Kim takes over the role from Joe Henry who becomes Senior Vice President as David Wilson retires from the committee. Joining the officials is new Junior Vice President Phillipa Page.
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has set out further measures to mitigate the spread of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3). […]
Update on the 3 BTV Vaccines
- Bultavo-3 – Boehringer Ingelheim
- BLUEVAC-3 – Ceva Animal Health
- Syvazul BTV – Virbac UK
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With the changing bluetongue situation, all farmers, vets and stakeholders are urged to join a critical industry BTV-3 webinar
Two further cases of bluetongue virus BTV3 in sheep have been identified near Norwich, Norfolk and a further infected sheep has been detected near Lowestoft, East Suffolk.
Farmers urged to take up free testing and source livestock responsibly as case numbers increasing in Europe
A rising number of bluetongue cases in Europe has led the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer to call for renewed vigilance and responsible sourcing of livestock.
Both Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) and Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group (SAGG) are disappointed by the lack of enzootic abortion (EAE) vaccine this tupping season and we are aware that this will have a significant impact on sheep farmers and their flocks that currently rely on effective vaccination to control disease.
The new podcast series from the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) offering yet another tool to the UK sheep industry on this essential topic.
Bluetongue guidance for shows and events in England has now been published on GOV.UK. This guidance only applies to movements of bluetongue susceptible animals (ruminants and camelids). Non-susceptible animals may attend shows as normal.