
Vaccinate against Bluetongue before it is too late, farmers urged
Farmers are being urged to vaccinate their cattle against Bluetongue ahead of spring turnout as the virus continues to spread and cause fertility problems across England and Wales.

Farmers are being urged to vaccinate their cattle against Bluetongue ahead of spring turnout as the virus continues to spread and cause fertility problems across England and Wales.

Bluetongue resource page This page is updated monthly. Click here for Gov.uk latest BTV3 and BTV8 figures Total BTV cases 27/03/2026 There have been 328 cases of bluetongue in Great

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Bluetongue resource page BTV-3 update 24/02/2026 One new case of BTV-3 in England was confirmed on 24 February 2026 following private testing: 1 bovine in Derbyshire tested positive following private testing BTV-3

Farmer Katie Evans shares why reporting unusual symptoms this calving season could play a vital role in catching bluetongue before it’s too late
