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The signs of bluetongue virus, how you must report it and what happens when you do.
Information on BTV-3 vaccines for keepers and vets, including rules for reporting vaccinations and keeping records.
Livestock keepers must use this service to report using the BTV-3 vaccine in England, Scotland and Wales.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep animals safe from bluetongue virus.
Private veterinary surgeons (PVS) can use this service to report the prescription of a BTV-3 vaccination.
Find out when to test vaccinated animals and how to get private testing.
Licence conditions of the general licence in England.
Cattle keepers must report the death of any cattle to the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), return the cattle passport and record it on their holding register.
Advisory note from the UK Chief Veterinary Officer for veterinarians prescribing BTV-3 vaccines.
What you must record in your holding register (also known as a herd register or farm records), when you must do this and what you can use for your records.
Use this licence to vaccinate animals against BTV-1, 2, 4 and 8 in England.
A collection of leaflets, videos and posters about bluetongue virus.
Apply for a specific licence to freeze or move germinal product from susceptible animals in bluetongue zones.
This guidance is intended to support individuals interested in conducting a field trial, including the application submission process.
What you need to do when you send cattle, bison or buffalo to a slaughterhouse.
Summary of product characteristics for Bultavo-3 BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Slaughterhouse operators must record the movement of any cattle to the slaughterhouse, report their death and return the cattle passport.
Summary of product characteristics for BLUEVAC-3 BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
Defra’s Secretary of State has permitted the use of this bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine within the United Kingdom, subject to licence.
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