With recent warming weather, and average daily temperatures being consistently above 12°C, bluetongue virus (BTV) transmission is now possible in high-risk counties
With recent warming weather, and average daily temperatures being consistently above 12°C, bluetongue virus (BTV) transmission is now possible in high-risk counties
Independent network and four nations group, Ruminant Health & Welfare Group (RH&W) will be supported by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health after the business has committed to becoming main sponsor of the group’s communication function going forwards for 2024.
With recent warming weather, and average daily temperatures being consistently above 12°C, bluetongue virus (BTV) transmission is now possible in high-risk counties
Following the incursion of BTV-3 into the UK in autumn last year, the government has released a Bluetongue Disease Control framework outlining the strategy should new cases occur in 2024.
Farmers and the industry must remain Aware, apply Caution and use evidence-based Tactics to ACT and mitigate against the latest strain BTV-3.