BTV-3 vaccine update 04/09/2024 Defra’s Secretary of State has permitted the use of 3 unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines within the United Kingdom, subject to licence. Available licences to allow use will either be geographically targeted general licences, initially
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.