“Act now, for 2027” says Chief Veterinary Officer Bluetongue is confirmed on nearly 500 farms in Wales
What was announced
As nearly 500 farms in Wales have confirmed cases of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Richard Irvine, has urged livestock keepers to plan ahead for next year.
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- Welsh Government (Devolved government) · more news
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- Original: https://media.service.gov.wales/news/dont-wait-vaccinate-says-chief-veterinary-officer-as-wales-sees-bluetongue-confirmed-on-500-farms
- Published 2026-10-29 15:30:00 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-29 15:45:11 UTC from Welsh Government
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