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UFU: Farmers Considering Bluetongue Vaccine Should Consult Vet - Agriland.co.uk
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UFU: Farmers considering bluetongue vaccine should consult vet - Agriland.co.uk
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has advised farmers in Northern Ireland considering using a bluetongue vaccine to consult with their vet. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has permitted the voluntary use of three bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines in Northern Ireland, subject to licensing. The UFU noted that Northern Ireland remains free of the virus and this decision provides livestock keepers with an addi…
By Rike Herbering Since the last major outbreak in a barn in the Netherlands in September 2023, bluetongue disease has been a major concern for livestock owners, farmers, and medical professionals. Last year, the virus, which is particularly common in the summer months, also spread to the county – with devastating consequences. Livestock owners have had to cope with some major losses. In Lower Saxony alone, around 20,000 sheep perished miserably…
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