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NFU representatives and farmers discuss the latest on the bluetongue crisis, emergency funding for high fallen stock numbers, and strategies to better protect farm businesses in the future.

Manufacturers often commit to production volumes ‘many months' before the season begins.

With 13 confirmed bluetongue cases in Wales, NFU Cymru has stressed the importance of vaccination and early reporting to control the spread of the virus

AHDB has urged farmers to book their place now

Bluetongue virus itself poses the greatest threat to breeding performance, not the vaccine.

Bultavo 3 is one of three vaccines used to treat bluetongue

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

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

The online meeting will take place on Wednesday August 5 at 5pm

The UK remains in the active vector season for bluetongue (BTV-3), with the risk of transmission via infected midges considered very high in England and most of Great Britain