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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.
Service for Marketing Authorisation Holders, Manufacturers, Veterinary Professionals and Wholesalers.
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.
This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.
Licence conditions of the general licence in England.
Advisory note from the UK Chief Veterinary Officer for veterinarians prescribing BTV-3 vaccines.
Use this licence to vaccinate animals against BTV-1, 2, 4 and 8 in England.
All national applications will be processed on one of six timetables that vary in length depending on the complexity and nature of the application under assessment.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production and submission of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) and product literature mock-ups.
This guidance is intended to support individuals interested in conducting a field trial, including the application submission process.
Summary of product characteristics for Bultavo-3 BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Guidance on internal parasites in camelids and the subsidised testing that APHA are offering.
Summary of product characteristics for BLUEVAC-3 BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
Privacy notice regarding personal data processed by the VMD.
Defra’s Secretary of State has permitted the use of this bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine within the United Kingdom, subject to licence.
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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