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Government steps up Bluetongue response

RH&W says all three main BTV-3 vaccine suppliers are working to bring additional stock into the country in response to exceptional demand.

September 11, 2026

sheep grazing

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Bluetongue vaccination supply update

RH&W says all three main BTV-3 vaccine suppliers are working to bring additional stock into the country in response to exceptional demand.

August 21, 2026

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Sign up for in-person bluetongue meetings

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rising quickly in both sheep and cattle – find out how to join AHDB’s regional bluetongue meetings.

August 20, 2026

In the press

Surging cases of bluetongue call for urgent industry briefing

Soaring cases of Bluetongue serotype-3 (BTV-3) have prompted an urgent industry webinar to highlight the devastating impact of the disease on Wednesday, August 5, at 5pm

August 3, 2026

Sheep Welfare Strategy review reveals good progress on six key goals

A midpoint review of the UK Sheep Welfare Strategy has revealed good progress is being made as more farmers were encouraged to engage with the initiative.

July 30, 2026

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