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latest Bluetongue BTV 3 update from Ruminant Health & Welfare

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Latest bluetongue announcement

Bluetongue resource page Total BTV cases 24/11/2025 Total number of cases There have been 212 cases of bluetongue in Great Britain in the 2025 bluetongue season (since July 2025). In:

November 24, 2025

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Welsh Government to declare all-Wales BTV-3 Restricted Zone from 10 November

The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has today announced an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) for Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) from 10 November 2025.

October 30, 2025

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Autumn rise in Bluetongue cases highlights the benefits of vaccination

Farmers are being urged to consult their vet about vaccinating livestock against the growing threat of Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3), with the number of cases having more than doubled since

October 9, 2025

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Ruminant Health & Welfare launches new specialist subgroups

Three new industry subgroups are being launched to help support Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W) to focus on identifying, facilitating and promoting solutions in the key areas of health, welfare and interventions.

September 30, 2025

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Latest bluetongue announcement

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Welsh Government to declare all-Wales BTV-3 Restricted Zone from 10 November

Latest RH&W newsletter – October

Autumn rise in Bluetongue cases highlights the benefits of vaccination

Ruminant Health & Welfare launches new specialist subgroups

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