N.Ireland
As temperatures begin to rise, the active vector season for midges that can transmit bluetongue (BTV) is right around the corner.
Agri-Business
With the suspected case of bluetongue in Northern Ireland, many farmers will be concerned about how they can protect their herds.
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged to seek professional veterinary advice before administering a bluetongue vaccine
After the heatwave, paired with recent calm conditions, farmers are being urged to stay vigilant and watch out for any signs of the virus
Dairy
Animals can be moved from restricted zones in England to a bluetongue approved red market in Wales, from today, (Monday July 14).
There is now a general licence available for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine covering the whole of England, according to Defra.
