Agri-Business
A single bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) restricted zone for England and Wales has been put in place from November 10 onwards.
The Welsh government will introduce a new all-Wales restricted zone policy for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) from November 10.
Beef
Bluetongue virus (BTV) serotype 3 has been confirmed on two premises in Wales, the country's devolved government has said.
The Scottish government has announced that from September 21, there will be a relaxation of movement controls on BTV susceptible animals.
Another case of the bluetongue virus serotype three (BTV-3) has being confirmed by Defra in East Sussex in the UK.
N.Ireland
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged to seek professional veterinary advice...
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) is urging farmers to be extra vigilant due to an increased risk of bluetongue virus.
Rural Life
DAERA has confirmed that it is hosting a webinar in order to provide an update on the Bluetongue virus (BTV-3).
Agri Politics
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) president has called for further measures to deal with the threat of bluetongue.
Dairy
After the heatwave two weeks ago, farmers are being urged to stay vigilant and watch out for any signs of the Bluetongue virus.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has advised farmers in Northern Ireland considering using a bluetongue vaccine to consult with their vet.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said its current approach to bluetongue is early detection and eradication, where possible.
DAERA has permitted the voluntary use of three bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines in Northern Ireland, subject to licensing.
The veterinary association confirm that they are not calling for "compulsory vaccination", but would like farmers to have the option.
Two cattle in Herefordshire have tested positive for Bluetongue (BTV-3) following a non-negative pre-movement test.
Sheep
Scientists at the Moredun Institute have confirmed the role that future vaccine development will play in combatting animal diseases
DAFM has said that measures already implemented to prevent the spread of bluetongue will also be effective in preventing lumpy skin disease.
DAFM has provided an update as concerns remain in relation to the higher risk to Ireland of an incursion of Bluetongue.
Bluetongue disease could arrive in Ireland before the summer is out, according to scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published its Disease Control Framework for Northern Ireland for Bluetongue.
The risk of an incursion of Bluetongue in Ireland is now higher, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Bluetongue disease will, inevitably, reach the island of Ireland. And this may well happen sooner rather than later.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) is currently considering options in response to a potential increase in testing for bluetongue virus.
