On 3 December 2025 the Battle Bluetongue webinar, powered by AHDB, featured a situation update as well as an update from the three BTV-3 vaccine manufacturers who develop the three BTV-3 vaccines licensed for use in cattle and sheep in the UK.
The full webinar featuring all three commentators, plus sheep and cattle vets is available to view here.
Alternatively, watch shortened sections from each of the three companies who share insights about the vaccines and research so far.
BTV-3 vaccination company comment: Stéphane Liétard from Syva – Syvazul BTV 3
Stéphane confirms Syvazul BTV 3 is authorised for use in pregnant and lactating animals and comments on BTV-3 vaccine use in pregnancy and comparative abortion rates in vaccinated and unvaccinated animals.
Watch clip via YouTube: https://youtu.be/xPOS0YMTg3A
BTV-3 vaccination company comment: Sioned Timothy from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd – Bultavo 3
Sioned talks about vaccine uptake of Bultavo 3, and the large volume of data collected which indicates there isn’t a specific risk of using Bultavo 3 in pregnant animals.
Watch via YouTube: https://youtu.be/bSDJKNsjePA
BTV-3 vaccination company comment: Dr Andrea Smith from Ceva Animal Health Ltd – Bluevac-3
Andrea discusses the pharmacovigilance data collected so far for Bluevac-3 and what this means for the safety profile.
Watch via YouTube: https://youtu.be/i_IRr86pxzY
BTV-3 vaccination company comment: Sioned Timothy from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd – Bultavo 3
Sioned discusses the importance of timely vaccination in breeding males.
Watch via YouTube: https://youtu.be/SRR-53bOaj4
BTV-3 vaccination duration comment: Dr Andrea Smith from Ceva Animal Health Ltd – Bluevac-3
Andrea explains advice for the duration of immunity of the BTV-3 vaccine.
Watch via YouTube: https://youtu.be/rMqlBLfLYU8
What help is available for farmers?
There is no treatment for BTV-3, but vaccination and restricted movements in affected areas remain the best defence.
To help farmers decide whether to vaccinate and with which vaccine, Ruminant Health & Welfare and AHDB have developed a range of Battle Bluetongue tools.
Find resources via: ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-virus-hub/