Call out for farmers and vets to participate in BTV-3 impact survey
Survey now closed
Farmers and vets need accurate information to make informed decisions about vaccinating for bluetongue serotype 3.
Farmers were asked to take part in the BTV-3 impact survey so we can understand the live situation on UK farms.
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.
- Awareness of how BTV-3 is transmitted as a vector-borne disease
- Caution against any misinformation, but instead view the latest facts
- Tactics on-farm to help with midge control must be evidence-based
Provisional findings
Read and share the survey launch press release.
Supporting organisations
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
British Cattle Veterinary Society (BCVA)
Farming Community Network (FCN)
Flockhealth Ltd
Livestock Auctioneers Association Limited (LAA)
Goat Veterinary Society (GVS)
National Sheep Association (NSA)
Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS)
University of Nottingham