The UK wide industry-based body tasked with pushing back on ruminant disease and building the welfare status of our national flock and herd.
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đ˘#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
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The UK Beef Welfare Strategy 2026- 2031 is here, setting out a shared vision for thriving cattle, skilled stock people and a sustainable beef sector.
Interested in becoming a signatory? Find out more here: bit.ly/43dWRmk
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As we move through June, RH&W would like to thank @Boehringer_UKI for their continued support of our communications.
Stay ahead of key RH&W updates by joining our mailing list: bit.ly/4eD8uIw
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The UK Beef Welfare Strategy 2026-2031 was launched recently.
It focuses on herd health, thriving stock, housing, handling, positive welfare and critical health planning.
Read and share: bit.ly/4foq4SN
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BTV-3 & BTV-8 vaccines are available in the UK.
Speak to your vet, assess your farmâs risk, and use the tools and resources on ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue⌠to make a plan for your herd or flock.
Protect your livestock and your business.
#BattleBluetongue
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Stay alert for #BTV as temperatures increase. Know the clinical signs and if you suspect bluetongue, you must report it. Even if you have vaccinated against #BTV3, it could be another strain.
Head to GOV.UK for reporting: gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue
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Sheep producers â your lambing data helps the sector understand disease pressure, vaccine supply, weather impacts and medicine use.
It takes just 12 minutes to complete the UK Lambing Survey before it closes on 15 June.
bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026
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Just because youâve had BTV on your farm previously, it doesnât mean all animals were infected and built up immunity. Uninfected animals wonât be protected going into the next season.
Plan ahead, speak to your vet about vaccination and protect your stock ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongueâŚ
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Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Jun 2
New bluetongue movement restrictions apply when moving susceptible animals to Scotland from 1 June 2026. Find out more info at: gov.scot/publications/bluetoâŚ
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Expert advice: How to manage heat stress in livestock farmersguide.co.uk/livestockâŚ
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Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Weâre inviting farmers to take part in the UK Lambing Survey 2026 đIt only takes a few minutes and helps build a better picture of lambing across the UK.
Closes 15th June â get involved below đ
tinyurl.com/5h4vdjh5
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Heading to @beefexpo tomorrow (30 May)?
Join the #GBCalfStrategy industry panel Q&A to hear how the strategy is supporting sustainable beef production and helping more calves reach their full potential.
đ Auction Ring
đ§ 12.30pm to 1.15pm
âšď¸ ruminanthw.org.uk/beef-produâŚ
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Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
**Save the date**
Sheep Breeders Round Table (SBRT) 2026 - âBreeding solutions for a changing worldâ
SBRT is pleased to announce that the next biennial conference will take place from Fri 20th to Sun 22nd Nov 2026
nationalsheep.org.uk/events/âŚ
@natsheep @FlockHealth @PhillipaFarmVet
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Join us to explore how findings from the 7âyear project, based on data from 6,000 ewes across 11 farms, can help improve flock performance and lifetime ewe productivity. đ
Book your place âĄď¸ bit.ly/3R3Lieu
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Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
A practical online short course has been designed to help sustainably manage haemonchosis using the FAMACHA scoring method.
For more info:edin.ac/4uyNjh9
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Join the 13th May 5-6pm #BattleBluetongue webinar powered by @TheAHDB with industry experts to discuss the current Bluetongue situation as well as updates to policy from Scottish Government for the high-risk period.
Date/time: 13.05.26, 5-6pm.
Book via: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetonguâŚ
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Do you have a #bluetongue question needing an answer? Send in your questions ahead of Wednesdayâs #BattleBluetongue webinar, 5-6pm where we will hear the latest on the #BTV situation.
Submit questions in advance via: forms.office.com/e/dEpjrQE5bâŚ
Book via: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetonguâŚ
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Make sure you are up to date with the current #Bluetongue situation including Scottish policy changes for the high-risk period by joining the #BattleBluetongue webinar on 13 May 5-6pm.
Submit questions in advance via: forms.office.com/e/dEpjrQE5bâŚ
Book via: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetonguâŚ
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Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Sheep Veterinary Society presentsâŚSHEEP MEET, 2025/2026 sponsored by @Ceva_UK
- Thursday 21st May 2026
- From 7.30pm
- VSSCO, Enterprise Crescent, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Food 7 Refreshments provided, Free to attend and open to non-members and members
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Ruminant Health & Welfare retweeted
Anyone who's finished lambing?
PLEASE complete our bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026
- Contribute to better understanding the challenges farmers faced this lambing.
- Valuable to add to previous years' findings on the impact of weather, Schmallenberg, Bluetongue, joint ill, watery mouth
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It's not too late to sign up to tomorrow's cattle focused #BattleBluetongue webinar, powered by @TheAHDB with industry experts to discuss the current #Bluetongue situation, vaccination and farmer experiences.
Date/time: 29.04.26, 5-6pm.
Book via: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetonguâŚ
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