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latest Bluetongue BTV 3 update from Ruminant Health & Welfare

News

Latest Bluetongue Announcement March 26

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

March 13, 2026

Ruminant Health & Welfare - Lambs in a field

Industry Responses

RH&W respond to Defra lamb tail docking and castration consultation

Read the RH&W response to the recent the Defra lamb tail docking and castration consultation.

March 10, 2026

Vets urged to support farmers in the battle against bluetongue

Press Release

Battle Bluetongue webinar video: Vaccine manufacturer insights – BTV-3 vaccination

Watch again – BTV-3 vaccine manufacturer insights webinar

March 10, 2026

latest Bluetongue BTV 3 update from Ruminant Health & Welfare

News

Latest Bluetongue Announcement Feb 26

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

February 27, 2026

cattle grazing

In the press

Bluetongue and the hidden costs for beef farms

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

February 13, 2026

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