The UK wide industry-based body tasked with pushing back on ruminant disease and building the welfare status of our national flock and herd.
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📢#BattleBluetongue campaign launched
Farmers in England & Wales are being urged to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or flock against Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) as part of the #BattleBluetongue campaign being launched across industry by @TheAHDB & @RuminantHW
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
💉 Rare breed livestock could be left vulnerable to bluetongue, with 60% of breed societies and breeder groups surveyed reporting that their members were struggling to access vaccines.
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust has warned that vaccination levels remain below 50% in many rare breeds, with some below 20%.
It has now written to Defra calling for smaller vaccine packs and clearer guidance on vaccine sharing, warning that the disease could threaten the survival of some of Britain's rarest native livestock breeds.
READ MORE: ow.ly/FIYy50ZZ0zT
Still time to sign up to this evening's webinar - just follow this link: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
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Don't miss tomorrow's #BattleBluetongue webinar (5–6pm).
Get current updates from vets and industry experts on the latest disease threat, its impact on sheep and cattle fertility, and hear practical advice for farmers.
ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Bluetongue update. Look out for clinical signs and report any suspicions.
3,424 confirmed cases since 1 July 2026: 2,883 in England, 490 in Wales and 51 in Scotland.
☎️Suspect it? Contact APHA.
🔗Speak to your vet about vaccinating your animals now.
gov.uk/bluetongue
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Our next Bluetongue webinar takes place on 21 October, with a focus on animal fertility and the current bluetongue virus situation.
Join us at 5pm on 21 October for the latest Bluetongue update ➡️ bit.ly/3TCX0i8
Catch up on past webinars here 👉 bit.ly/4giMGEq
Don’t miss the next #BattleBluetongue webinar on 21 October (5-6pm).
Hear warnings directly from industry experts and vets on the latest situation, the impact of the disease on sheep and cattle fertility and helpful, practical guidance.
Sign up here: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
Join the next #BattleBluetongue webinar for an update on the #bluetongue situation plus hear a warning to farmers how #BTV3 virus can impact sheep and cattle fertility.
Experts will also highlight key actions livestock keepers can consider.
Sign up: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
As climate changes, the time of year when cattle are exposed to liver fluke is also changing. Timing of infection is less predictable. Do not treat at a historic fixed point each year - do diagnostic monitoring to identify if and when treatment is required
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
BTV-3 is the same serotype we've seen since 2023, but conditions this year mean more severe clinical signs.
🗣️Speak to your vet about vaccination.
For trusted, up-to-date information on bluetongue, visit the AHDB website ➡️ bit.ly/4fTqOiL
Farmers told ‘not too late’ to vaccinate against bluetongue - Farmers Weekly fwi.co.uk/livestock/health-w…
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Bluetongue cases are rising. Look out for clinical signs and report suspicions.
1,609 confirmed cases since 1 July 2026: 1,390 in England, 187 in Wales and 32 in Scotland.
☎️Suspect it? Contact APHA.
🔗Speak to your vet about vaccinating your animals now.
gov.uk/bluetongue
Find all recent #BattleBluetongue webinar sessions in our bluetongue hub library:
ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue…
Don’t miss the next NBA chaired #BattleBluetongue webinar on 9 September (5-6pm). Hear directly from Scottish Government, vets and industry experts including QMS on the latest disease situation and key information.
Sign up: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Farmers in England affected by Bluetongue disease can apply for funding for vet visits through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Visits can include advice on BTV-3 risks and prevention, checks for clinical signs and wider animal health and welfare.
gov.uk/guidance/farmers-how-…
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
New reporting measures are available in England to help farmers deal with rising cases of bluetongue. Sheep and cattle farmers in England can also apply for a government-funded vet visit via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
👉Find out more: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…
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Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Think it's too risky to vaccinate in-lamb or in-calf animals?
BTV-3 vaccines can be used during pregnancy, it's bluetongue itself that poses the real risk.
🗣️Speak to your vet about the best time to vaccinate.
For more information on bluetongue: bit.ly/4fTqOiL
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
It's not too late to vaccinate.
Even if bluetongue is already on your farm, vaccinating your healthy animals still protects them.
🗣️Speak to your vet about vaccination and how to protect your farm. 💉
Get trusted, up-to-date information on bluetongue: ahdb.org.uk/bluetongue
Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
🐑 Do you know the signs of bluetongue? Watch our video to find out how it spreads, how to protect your livestock, and what to do if you suspect a case.
🔗 Watch now: youtu.be/M181QLJAgbg
