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NFU has called on Defra to deliver an 'emergency support package' to help farmers hit by bluetongue, with the cost of getting rid of dead stock.

South-West fallen stock companies have seen a huge increase in numbers

Bultavo 3 is one of three vaccines used to treat bluetongue

Latest updates on the ongoing bluetongue situation, as well as questions around vaccine availability and testing capacity at Pirbright

NSA and SVS issue guidance for farmers as we approach the time of year when breeding and store sheep sales peak

Scotland's Chief Veterinary Officer has advised farmers to consider vaccination to prevent further spread

Auctioneer Russell Steer, of Kivells Auction Mart in Devon, reflects on the strong demand and prolonged lift in values for spring lambs and cull ewes, which has carried over to the early breeding sales

Demand outstripping supply as BTV-3 cases continue to be confirmed across the South West

Okehampton and Ashwater shows have cancelled some livestock classes for 'the welfare of the animals'

Chief vets warn the peak of the virus is still yet to come