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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 ...
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 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.
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.
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 ...
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Veterinary professionals warn of bluetongue and ASF threats to UK livestock
Veterinary professionals have identified diseases such as bluetongue and African swine fever (ASF) as potential risks to UK livestock this summer, Farmers Weekly reported.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Free bluetongue tests offered for livestock in eastern England, UK
Free bluetongue testing is being offered for farm-based livestock in high-risk areas of eastern England, the United Kingdom, in a bid to prevent outbreaks of the potentially-fatal animal disease.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
UK government unveils plan to combat bluetongue virus
The UK government has outlined its strategy to collaborate with the farming industry to manage a potential outbreak of bluetongue virus in England this year through the Bluetongue Serotype 3 Disease Control Framework.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
England, UK, at risk of bigger spread of bluetongue virus
A new strain of an animal disease that could have a devastating impact on livestock farmers looks set to spread across England, the United Kingdom, experts have warned.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
UK chief veterinary officer urges vigilance as new bluetongue cases emerge
The chief veterinary officer of the United Kingdom is urging farmers to maintain vigilance as five new cases of bluetongue serotype 3 have been confirmed, bringing the total number to 22 since the initial outbreak last month, South West Far ...
Friday, July 1, 2011
UK study: Climate change could spread bluetongue disease
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
UK vets warn of bluetongue threat
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