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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Bluetongue may have reach Ireland island for first time, Northern Irish, UK minister says
The Agriculture Minister of Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Andrew Muir, said it is "highly likely" bluetongue virus (BTV-3) has arrived on the island of Ireland for the first time as vets continue to investigate a suspected ...
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Poland reports bluetongue outbreak in cattle, says WOAH
Poland has reported a bluetongue outbreak in cattle near the Czech border, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said, as the virus continues to spread across Europe.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Low vaccination rate leaves UK livestock exposed to bluetongue
With bluetongue disease knocking on the door, and with less than 3% of ruminant livestock vaccinated in United Kingdom, government and private vets are urging a much more rapid uptake of the protection available.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
UK eases bluetongue restrictions for vaccinated livestock
Vaccinated sheep and cattle from Wales, United Kingdom, are now allowed to attend English livestock markets located within 12 miles of the border.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
British farmers' scepticism on vaccines affecting bluetongue jab
Vaccine scepticism and misinformation in the United Kingdom are affecting uptake of bluetongue jabs needed to protect farm animals, senior vets have warned.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Wales, UK veterinary officer urges livestock vaccination against bluetongue
Farmers in Wales, the United Kingdom, are being urged to vaccinate their livestock to protect against bluetongue.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Bluetongue virus restricted zone to cover all of England
The Bluetongue Virus restricted zone will be extended from July 1, 2025 to cover the whole of England, ending movement restrictions for animals and allowing farmers to move cattle, sheep, all ruminants, camelids, throughout England without ...
Friday, May 9, 2025
Boehringer Ingelheim gets approval for use of bluetongue vaccines in UK and Ireland
Boehringer Ingelheim has welcomed new regulatory approvals for use of its bluetongue vaccine in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
UK farmers advised to be alert for Bluetongue
UK farmers and smallholders were urged to stay vigilant for signs of the Bluetongue virus.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
UK approves new vaccine to combat bluetongue virus in livestock
Boehringer Ingelheim has received approval from the UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for its bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine, BULTAVO 3.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Belgium's cattle required to be vaccinated against bluetongue serotypes by next year
Starting in 2025, cattle and sheep farmers in Belgium will be required to vaccinate their animals against serotypes 3 and 8 of the bluetongue virus.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Survey reveals UK farmers divided on bluetongue vaccination as concerns persist
Initial findings from a UK-wide survey reveal that more than half of livestock keepers remain undecided about vaccinating their animals against bluetongue virus (BTV-3). However, a significant portion intends to vaccinate before the summer ...
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Ireland's agriculture minister warns farmers of spread of bluetongue
Farmers in Ireland have once more been reminded of the risks of bluetongue, following the spread of the disease widely across Eastern England and the detection of isolated cases in south-west England and north-west Wales, the United Kingdom ...
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
France launches free bluetongue vaccination plan
France has rolled out a free vaccination plan to protect the nation's sheep, cattle and goat herds after a new strain of bluetongue virus was detected in the country's north, causing panic among farmers.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Close to 4,000 places in Netherlands hit by bluetongue virus
The bluetongue virus has now been detected in 3,807 places in the Netherlands, as reported by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.

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