Ruminant Health & Welfare

📢#BattleBluetongue campaign launched Farmers in England & Wales are being urged to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or flock against Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) as part of the #BattleBluetongue campaign being launched across industry by @TheAHDB & @RuminantHW

.@natsheep Mandating the Animal Health and Welfare review in England free webinar. Wednesday 25th March,from 7pm Registration link: @d8980954-8440-4f46-a82b-b8b022c7a648" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c1a3156…

Farmers advised to vaccinate against bluetongue as cases rise - Farmers Weekly fwi.co.uk/livestock/heal… #BattleBluetongue #BTV

Not sure if you should vaccinate your cattle against bluetongue? Here are some of the signs seen in affected calves. 🎦Learn more from our 2025 webinar dedicated to dummy calves and reproductive impacts: youtu.be/JWM-sFU7JDs?si…

Please watch and share this #Bluetongue video from #NationalBeefAssociation instagram.com/reel/DVjIfUJiE…

Ceidwaid da byw/Livestock keepers: Dyma’r amser i ystyried brechu rhag y Tafod Glas. 📽️👇 Now is the time to think about Bluetongue vaccination. 📽️👇 🔗llyw.cymru/y-tafod-glas 🔗gov.wales/bluetongue 🔗gov.uk/government/new… #BattleBluetongue #KeepBluetongueOut

Join us this Thursday for the next LIVE AMTRA CPD Academy webinar: Ef FEC tive dung sampling and testing with Nerys Wright of the Sheep Consultancy - 12 March - 12:30-13:30 - amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates Faecal Egg Counting is the backbone of responsible prescribing and an important step to reducing the inappropriate use of anthelmintics and thus slowing the development of resistance. Sampling correctly is essential to ensure accurate and reliable results. Join Sheep Consultant, Nerys Wright, as she walks through the dos and don’ts of dung collection and testing for parasitic eggs, how to use results to inform prescribing decisions and advice in line with SCOPS principles, and good SQP practice. #CPD #farming #sheepfarming #SCOPS

Sign up for the next #BattleBluetongue webinar on Weds 11th Marc from 5-6pm, to hear from @Defra, @ScotGov and @WelshGov. Sign up via: ahdb.org.uk/events/blueton… Put forward your Q&A questions in advance via: forms.office.com/e/dEpjrQE5bS

Bluetongue: Farmers report worrying rise in cases of abortion and birth defects in calves farmersguardian.com/4526694/ via @farmersguardian #BatttleBluetongue #BTV3 #BTV

Please watch and share this message from the National Beef Association #BattleBluetongue

NSA's webinar on the tailing and castration consultation is now online for you to catch up on Watch the webinar back now and begin your response to the consultation. nationalsheep.org.uk/our-work/webin…

**Dates for your diaries ** SVS 2026 Conferences - ➡️Spring online conference - Mon11th May 2026 ➡️Autumn conference - Mon 28th - Wed 30th Sept 2026 Further info to follow in due course sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/ @sheepvetnet @FlockHealth @PhillipaFarmVet @VetGoat @BritishVets

Read the latest @kingshayFarming antimicrobial dairy focus report highlighting a 19% reduction of total antimicrobials used since 2020: bit.ly/46Vdu8q

@SheepVecSoc and #SCOPs share an in-depth insight into their vital work in responsible parasite control over the last two decades. Read more here: bit.ly/4aXMMNZ

It’s not too late to vaccinate. With no treatment for the disease, vaccination for #BTV3 remains the best line of defence to protect your herd/flock. Speak to your vet about vaccination and timings for your herd/flock with the breeding period info: ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir…

Join the next @TheAHDB powered #BattleBluetongue webinar on 11th March 5-6pm to get a situation update from Defra and upcoming changes for the 2026 high vector period from @scotgov @WelshGovernment Book via: ahdb.org.uk/events/blueton…

Sign up to the next #BattleBluetongue webinar 11 March where an expert panel from the devolved governments will be discussing upcoming changes for the 2026 high vector period. Book via: ahdb.org.uk/events/blueton… Put forward your Q&A questions in advance: forms.office.com/e/dEpjrQE5bS

LIFT is encouraging dairy farm managers to take part in a 10 –15 minute anonymous survey for EU COST Action on positive animal welfare in the dairy industry. Take part here: bit.ly/4rlfTBu More info on LIFT: liftanimalwelfare.eu

Assess cattle before giving ANY worming treatment. Are they growing? Is their body condition score right for their age? Do they have clean back-ends? If they are performing well do they need worming? If unsure - test don't guess

Take part in the UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap survey to help the industry understand how farmers/farms show and promote their responsible use of antibiotics. There are prizes to be won! Link to the survey: bit.ly/4tFWk8z