Bluetongue virus BTV-3 has been confirmed in a single sheep near Faversham, Kent. A 20km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place. See GOV.UK for info: gov.uk/bluetongue National Farmers' Union AHDB Ruminant Health & Welfare

A Temporary Control Zone TCZ has been declared following a confirmed case of BTV-3 in a sheep near Faversham in Kent, after clinical symptoms were seen. This brings the total number of premises affected by bluetongue to 46. Check out the latest online. #Bluetongue AHDB

Following confirmation of three further cases of bluetongue virus BTV-3 in Essex and one in Norfolk, the Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex Restricted Zone has been extended to cover part of Greater London East and part of Kent. See gov.uk/bluetongue for more info. National Farmers' Union

With the #BTV3 situation changing frequently, its important to stay up to date. Join our next live online session tomorrow from 5-6pm, to make the most of the chance to ask questions from APHA/Defra UK experts. Sign up: bit.ly/3TqTZOz AHDB

If you keep #Cattle #Sheep #Deer #Goats or #Camelids, even just as pets, watch our animation to learn more about #bluetongue. Keep updated and remain vigilant. gov.uk/bluetongue National Farmers' Union AHDB Ruminant Health & Welfare

Following the id of BTV-3 cases near the edge of the 2 Restricted Zones they have been merged & extended to cover all of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Surrey & West Sussex. See GOV.UK for info: gov.uk/bluetongue

Farm vets: Have you seen @RuminantHW's useful comparison table on #Bluetongue vaccines? It sets out key information on #BTV3 vaccine use & administration, precautions, safety, availability, and more. BCVA @SheepVetSoc Fiona Lovatt bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/…

We are working hard to provide up to date information to support farmers to #ActOnBTV3 We must remain Aware, take Caution, and apply evidence-based Tactics against the latest strain of bluetongue. #bluetongue Ruminant Health & Welfare

Join our next live online bluetongue #BTV3session from 5-6pm, Wed 25 Sept to make the most of the chance to ask questions from APHA/Defra UK experts. Sign up via: bit.ly/4eeCYPM AHDB Ruminant Health & Welfare

A free in-person meeting is being held this Thursday evening for farmers in East Yorkshire. #BTV3 updates will be given by Defra UK/APHA representatives, followed by a session dedicated to farmer questions. Please sign up via: bit.ly/3Zyt4nC AHDB

Farmers can act on BTV-3 by being aware of how bluetongue is transmitted as a vector-borne disease, buy and move animals with caution, while taking caution against misinformation, and promote evidence-based tactics on-farm. Find latest info👉ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir… #ActOnBTV3

Representatives from APHA Defra UK & Aims2001#EatNaturally will be sharing updates and answering farmer questions on tomorrow's bluetongue #BTV3 online update session from 5-6pm. Sign up via: bit.ly/4eeCYPM Ruminant Health & Welfare AHDB

Be Aware: A single bite from a single infected midge will reliably transmit BTV-3. Stay informed with up-to-date industry advice and guidance on ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir… #ActOnBTV3

Bluetongue vaccines comparison table produced for vets #farming #veterinary Ruminant Health & Welfare mrcvs.co.uk/en/news-story.…

TODAY. 5-6pm. Representatives from APHA Defra UK & Aims2001#EatNaturally will be sharing updates and answering farmer questions on tomorrow's bluetongue #BTV3 online update session from 5-6pm. Sign up via: bit.ly/4eeCYPM Ruminant Health & Welfare AHDB