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Everything livestock farmers need to know about the current status of bluetongue disease in the UK, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what actions they can take to prevent it

Bultavo 3 is one of three vaccines used to treat bluetongue

Counties that recorded the lowest number of badgers vaccinated was Staffordshire with 14 and Warwickshire with 17.

The Moredun Research Institute has secured investment to support the UK livestock industry’s resilience to infectious diseases, as well as gaining Defra funding for louping ill vaccine commercialisation

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian are carrying out a survey to understand livestock farmers' thoughts on vaccinating for bluetongue and how the disease might be impacting trade on-farm

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund grant offers up to 50% funding towards the cost of a medical-grade fridge

NSA said while the bluetongue vaccine offered another tool for farmers, it would not protect livestock totally

Defra's latest quarterly statistics showed over 13,000 cattle were slaughtered in 2024 due to bTB, a 27% increase compared to 2023

NFU poultry board chair, James Mottershead said AI vaccination programme for birds need to be safe to give consumers the confidence to continue eating poultry products, and must not disrupt exports