Statutory guidance

General licence for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine

Licence conditions of the general licence in England.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 14 February 2025

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

Documents

General licence to use inactivated bluetongue 3 vaccine in England (EXD568(BT)(E))

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Details

You must report your use of the BTV-3 vaccine within 48 hours of vaccinating any animals. It is against the law to use the vaccine without reporting it.

Advisory note for veterinarians

Vets should read the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO)’s advisory note before prescribing any BTV-3 vaccine.

When you should use this licence

You do not need to apply for this general licence, but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions when vaccinating any animal with the BTV-3 vaccine, including reporting vaccine use.

This general licence only allows vaccination in England. There is a separate:

• general licence for Wales
• declaration for Scotland
• specific licence you must apply for in Northern Ireland

You can read more about BTV-3 vaccine rules, limitations and permits.

Detailed guidance

• Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccination
• Report your use of the bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine

Get help

For help with this form, email btv3vaccine@defra.gov.uk

Published 14 February 2025