Call out for farmers and vets to participate in BTV-3 impact survey

Survey launched 26 September 2024

 

Farmers and vets need accurate information to make informed decisions about vaccinating for bluetongue serotype 3. 

Please help by taking part in the BTV-3 impact survey so we can understand the live situation on UK farms.

Your feedback and responses are anonymous, but if you would like to feedback in more detail, please contact us via our web form. 

ACT on BTV-3

RH&W’s advice to farmers and their vets remains three-fold, farmers need to beware when buying animals in, take action to report any signs, and always, remain vigilant and monitor livestock closely. 

To ‘act’ on BTV-3, be aware of how bluetongue is transmitted as a vector-borne disease, take caution against misinformation, and promote evidence-based tactics on-farm.

  1. Awareness of how BTV-3 is transmitted as a vector-borne disease
  2. Caution against any misinformation, but instead view the latest facts
  3. Tactics on-farm to help with midge control must be evidence-based
If faced with challenges, there are a number of resources farmers can access and charities that you can contact for support.

RABI – 0800 188 4444

FCN – 03000 111 999

YANA – 0300 323 0400

Addington Fund – 01926 620135

DPJ Foundation– 0800 587 4262

We Are Farming Minds – 0808 802 0070 / Text – 07786 203 130

Forage Aid – 01926 620135

Mind Charity – 0300 123 3393

Samaritans – 116 123

C.A.L.L (Wales)  0800 132 737

RSABI (Scotland) – 0800 1234 555