Series: Farming
GOV.UK: Bluetongue virus restricted zone to be extended to all of England on 1 July 2025
GOV.UK: Bluetongue: news, information and guidance for livestock keepers
Vaccination remains the most effective long-term option for disease control. You are encouraged to discuss BTV-3 vaccination with your vet to determine if it is right for your animals.
CNBC: Bill Gates and the return on investment in vaccinations
AHDB (YouTube): Bluetongue Virus - The impact of BTV-3 on calves and reproductive performance
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI): The Pirbright Institute: combating animal diseases
European Medicines Agency: Zulvac BTV
The vaccine also contains ‘adjuvants’ (aluminium hydroxide and saponin) that enhance the response of the immune system.
GOV.UK: UK Biological Security Strategy (PDF)
GOV.UK: Farmers invited to take part in field trials of a cattle TB vaccine and a companion skin test
Full UK Column News: 28th May 2025